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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XQ1
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and WX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was revealed 5 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up vs the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Sony WX1

 Fujifilm XQ2 WX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2009More recent by 67 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 WX1 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony WX1

 Fujifilm XQ2 WX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ2 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 against the WX1.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and WX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ2 and WX1.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm XQ2 will provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Portrait photography with Sony WX1
43
focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography highlights
Sony WX1 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (206 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography details
Sony WX1 Sports photography details
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery pack (240 shots)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (206g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
56
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (149 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
56
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (240 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (206g)
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (149g)
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony WX1
 Fujifilm XQ2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XQ2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $149