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Fujifilm XQ1 Summary
12 Megapixels
High ISO: ISO 6400 or more is available at full-resolution.
Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.
Level: Measures camera tilt and helps to keep the horizon level.
Continuous Drive
Full 1080p HD Video: 1920 x 1080 resolution or more but less than 4K.
Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.
Spot Metering
Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.
Neocamera detailed review
Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.Fuji XQ1 Assessment
The XQ1 is Fuji's second small premium compact, succeeding the XF1
Fujifilm XF1. Both these are small, barely larger than a typical ultra-compact digital camera.
The main difference is that the Fuji XQ1 is much more conventional. It lacks the amazing mechanical zoom of the XF1 and sports a new 2/3" X-Trans CMOS II image sensor instead of an EXR one. While promising faster AF and performance, this new sensor provides more traditional features.
Image-quality of the XQ1 matches most premium cameras with strong edge softness being the most limiting. Noise-levels are low with good retention of details, particularly since the zoom lens is quite sharp around the center. Metering is excellent and dynamic-range is good. White-balance is not perfect while not too far off either.
Those looking for a powerful and pocketable camera will greatly appreciate that the Fuji XQ1 offers speedy performance with good image-quality. Videographers will be disappointed at the lack of a video mode and 2 second lag as well as short battery-life, particularly when recording full 1080p HD video at 60 FPS like this camera is capable of.
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Ultra-Bright F/1.8 Ultra-Wide Optical Zoom | Below average auto white-balance |
| Very low image noise | Strong edge-softness |
| Good dynamic-range | Some optical distortion |
| Speedy Phase-Detect autofocus | LCD not Exposure-Priority and incorrect Live-Histogram |
| Excellent resistance to chromatic aberrations | Does not wait for autofocus to lock |
| Excellent center-sharpness | 2s Filming delay |
| Reliable metering | Very short battery-life |
| Very quick and accurate autofocus | Poor tripod mount placement |
| Instant shutter-lag | |
| Good build quality | |
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Fujifilm XQ1 Related Information
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| Fujifilm XF1 Fujifilm XF1 - Mechanical Zoom, EXR Sensor, No Phase-Detect AF, 7FPS |
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Fujifilm XQ1 Highlights
Compact digital cameraSensor-Size: 9 x 7mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
| 12 Megapixels Fixed Lens | ISO 100-12800 |
| 4X Ultra-Wide Optical Zoom | Shutter 1/4000-30s |
| Built-in Stabilization | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
| 1 Axis Digital Level | Custom white-balance |
| 12 FPS Drive, 8 Images | Spot-Metering |
| 1920x1080 @ 60 FPS Video Recording | Lithium-Ion Battery |
| 3" LCD 920K Pixels | Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
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