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Fujifilm Z110 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Comparison

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Fujifilm Z110

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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12 MP | 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

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Fujifilm Z110 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Z110 and XQ1, two Ultracompact cameras by Fujifilm. Fujifilm Z110 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3" sensor whereas Fujifilm XQ1 has a 12.0MP 2/3" sensor. Fujifilm Z110 was introduced to market in January 2012 and Fujifilm XQ1 was launched in November 2013. There is 23 months difference between Z110 and XQ1 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger XQ1, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm Z110 and Fujifilm XQ1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm Z110 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-01-05
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 145g. 97 x 58 x 20 mm

Fujifilm XQ1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-11-26
  • 12MP - 2/3" CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 25-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 12 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 206g. 100 x 59 x 33 mm

Fujifilm XQ1 was replaced by Fujifilm XQ2. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Fujifilm XQ1
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Fujifilm FinePix Z110

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm Z110 and Fujifilm XQ1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix Z110 over Fujifilm XQ1
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution
14 MP vs 12 MP 16% more pixels
Weight
145 g vs 206 g 61 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 100mm 40 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5× vs 4× more flexible focal coverage


Reasons to choose Fujifilm XQ1 over Fujifilm FinePix Z110
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 1.0fps 11 fps faster
Battery Life
240 shots vs 220 shots 20 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 28mm 3 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 3.90 faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage
7.4m vs 3.1m 4.3m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
4.84µm2 vs 2.01µm2 140% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of Fujifilm FinePix Z110 and Fujifilm XQ1
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm FinePix Z110 and Fujifilm XQ1
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Fujifilm Z110 vs Fujifilm XQ1: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm Z110 and Fujifilm XQ1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm Z110 has external dimensions of 97 x 58 x 20 mm (3.82 x 2.28 x 0.77″) and weighs 145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm XQ1 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 33 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.3″) and weighs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm Z110 and Fujifilm XQ1. Fujifilm Z110 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 3mm narrower, 1mm shorter and 13mm thinner than Fujifilm XQ1.

Fujifilm Z110 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm Z110 and Fujifilm XQ1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm Z110 and Fujifilm XQ1.

Fujifilm Z110 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm Z110 and Fujifilm XQ1 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm Z110 and Fujifilm XQ1.
Fujifilm Z110 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm Z110 and Fujifilm XQ1 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm Z110 is significantly lighter (61g ) than the Fujifilm XQ1 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Z110
XQ1
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Fujifilm FinePix Z110 nor Fujifilm XQ1 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm XQ1's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm Z110's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Fujifilm Z110 vs Fujifilm XQ1: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm Z110 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm XQ1 has a 12.0MP 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor .

Below you can see the Z110 and XQ1 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm Z110 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm Z110 and Fujifilm XQ1 Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm XQ1 has a 2.1x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm Z110. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm Z110 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm Z110 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XQ1 features a 25-100 mm F1.8-4.9 4× zoom lens.

Fujifilm XQ1 has 3mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm Z110. At f1.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm Z110 has 40mm longer reach than the Fujifilm XQ1. Both cameras has a max aperture of f4.90 at tele end.

Wide Coverage

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Z110
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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

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Z110
XQ1
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

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Z110
XQ1
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

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Z110
XQ1
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Fujifilm Z110 and Fujifilm XQ1 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm Z110 and Fujifilm XQ1 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm Z110 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm Z110 for Street Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ1 for Street Photography

GOOD
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Fujifilm Z110 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ1 for Sports Photography

POOR
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Fujifilm Z110 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XQ1 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
145g
Body Thickness 20mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
206g
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
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Fujifilm Z110 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ1 for Landscape Photography

POOR
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Fujifilm Z110 vs Fujifilm XQ1: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm Z110 and Fujifilm XQ1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm Z110 and Fujifilm XQ1 scores compare:

Fujifilm Z110
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #80 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1023 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Fujifilm XQ1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #3 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #438 out of 1220 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XQ1 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm Z110 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Fujifilm Z110. Otherwise, Fujifilm XQ1 is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Fujifilm Z110 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm FinePix Z110 Fujifilm XQ1
Brand Fujifilm Fujifilm
Announced 2012-01-05 2013-11-26
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 8.8 x 6.6 mm
Area 28.07mm2 58.08mm2
Megapixels 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5×) 25-100 mm (4×)
Max Aperture F3.9-4.9 F1.8-4.9
Macro Focus Range 5cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.10 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 145g 206g
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm 100 x 59 x 33mm
Battery Life 220 shots 240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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