Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 vs Sony ILCE-QX1

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and the Sony ILCE-QX1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 was introduced in January 2013 and Sony ILCE-QX1 was introduced in September 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 over Sony ILCE-QX1.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony ILCE-QX1 over Fujifilm FinePix SL1000.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 920k dot resolution and Sony ILCE-QX1 has a [] Fixed screen with 0k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Sony ILCE-QX1 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Sony ILCE-QX1) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Electronic Viewfinder on Fujifilm FinePix SL1000

Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 920k dot resolution. It has a 97% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Sony ILCE-QX1.

Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 64 - 12,800. Sony ILCE-QX1 features a 20.1 megapixel APS-C [] sensor with dimensions of 23.2 x 15.4 mm and a total area of 237.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 16,000.

Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Sony ILCE-QX1 is equipped with Bionz X processor and can take pictures up to 5456 x 3632 resolution.

Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 has an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Sony ILCE-QX1

Sony ILCE-QX1 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth on Fujifilm FinePix SL1000

Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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NFC on Sony ILCE-QX1

Sony ILCE-QX1 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony ILCE-QX1 comes with NP-FW50 battery pack with battery life of 440 shots.

External Storage Slots

Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Sony ILCE-QX1 has a single microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC/Memory Stick Micro card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/1700 sec on Fujifilm FinePix SL1000, and up to 1/4000 sec on Sony ILCE-QX1. Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Sony ILCE-QX1 can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash. Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 body has dimensions of 123 x 89 x 123 mm (4.84 x 3.5 x 4.84") and Sony ILCE-QX1 body has dimensions of 74 x 70 x 53 mm (2.91 x 2.76 x 2.09"). Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 weighs 659 g (1.45 lb / 23.25 oz) and Sony ILCE-QX1 weighs 216 g (0.48 lb / 7.62 oz).

Fujifilm FinePix SL1000

Sony ILCE-QX1

123 mm

89 mm

74 mm

70 mm

89 mm

70 mm