FUJIFILM XQ1 The Best Compact Pocket Camera IN 2023? Well...

FUJIFILM XQ1 was released on 18th October 2014 or 2013 but how does it hold up?
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Is it the best compact camera that you can fit into your pocket?
Not a lot of camera manufacturers are coming out with pocketable cameras that take great-quality photos and videos nowadays so I'm quite stuck.
Fuji!! Fujifilm! You're our last hope. Please.
I have not done a proper video for myself in quite a LONG while. Do let me know if this format is good since the workflow for this video was quite fast and easy.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Backstory - Why I'm looking for a compact camera
01:05 First Impressions - Are SOOC Jpg good?
01:25 Film Simulations - I mainly use Astria
01:59 Camera Specs and Functions
02:26 Lens Specs
02:48 Ports Micro USB and HDMI
03:27 Battery Size
03:53 Video Quality is trash
04:32 Scroll Wheel Quirks
05:08 ISO Performance and Quality
05:25 Shooting in Auto-Mode PAS and Full Auto
05:57 Menu is old old but ok
06:07 Auto-Focus Performance
06:20 Conclusion
06:30 Size comparison to the Sony ZV-1 and RX100
07:28 Bloopers - Olivia Wilde and JJ Abrams
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[@hackerockmedia]

Just a little correction 2:33 the zoom range is 25-100mm 😉. I've got a X70, with a APS-C sensor is a step-up, but the Fuji X70 has a fixed lens and sometimes the lack of zoom is a shame.

[@EwanLim]

oh is it? 25-100mm? Thanks for pointing that out though! It still feels wide. I've been looking everywhere for the x70. :( I might just have to purchase it off ebay and hope for the best.

[@donridgway7269]

The XQ-1 has been just great on several trips to Europe and other trips in the States. 12 MP seems small compared to full-size cameras, but the image quality is very nice, nothing to apologize for (especially in B&W mode). The zoom range (yes, equivalent 25-90 or so) is perfect for travel shooting. I have two of these.

[@EwanLim]

you have two of these?! I have a problem even finding just this one. I'm hoping to get one of the dials fixed whilst in Japan hopefully.

[@donridgway7269]

@@EwanLim I just got lucky on eBay, I guess.

[@studioatlanta]

Neat little camera!

[@EwanLim]

it definitely is. in terms of fuji, the next lvl up is the XF10 then the x70 and it ends there.

[@drkluscious]

Do you have any experience with the canon g9 x? Same dimensions as the XQ1, with a larger sensor but shorter telephoto range. The fuji film simulation modes seem fun to use though.

[@EwanLim]

g9x feels slower when using. not sure why. i THINK you can load your own custom picture profile if u use a canon program on pc/mac. Not a lot of people know that but u can load your own “looks” (basically input ur own lut into the program to input into the camera under user custom 1/2/3) You can just download ur own fuji look into the camera, which is what I used to do. in terms of which i prefer, I’d choose the fujifilm because the “feeling” of taking photos is just better. if u still want a canon then get the g5x mk2 2nd hand. edit: g5x ii over the g7x ii because it has a longer zoom.

[@drkluscious]

@EwanLim that's helpful, thanks! I feel like anything thicker than the XQ1 might be a bit bulky for everyday carry. Too bad companies didn't continue with this ultra slim form factor.

[@EwanLim]

@@drkluscious that is super sad. the only modern 'pocket' camera worth anyone's time right now is the Sony ZV-1 or the last RX100. Everything else like the Fuji X100 is too bulky to be considered a 'compact' camera. I do get almost depressed thinking about it sometimes.

[@ilianika1]

hi!! is it possible to import new film simulations recipes from the internet? thanks!

[@EwanLim]

nope. totally not possible. U have to manually edit it into the camera. if you want something akin to a lut then you should check out canon cameras, especially the canon m200 since it is compact and u can load in ur own film simulations.

[@ilianika1]

@@EwanLim thank you!!

[@nilskiemle9556]

i just want to ask, can it shoot raw+jpef at the same time? like one click and jt'll save both the jpeg and raw at the same time?

[@EwanLim]

yupp!! just like other cameras. the RAW is pretty decent.

[@AIthinks63]

Bro how is it comparable to canon m200 that's also portable but mirrorless

[@EwanLim]

oh.. with a 20mm f2 pancake lens, u can still put it in your pocket but a tad bulky. I have it (it is with a friend actually) and although small, it is not exactly pocketable. It IS small and u can toss it in ur backpack and all. I’ve used it on professional videoshoots as well. In terms of mirrorless cameras, it is the smallest one out there. In comparison to the Fuji x100 ssries, it is definitely smaller. In comparison to the Fuji XQ1, XQ1 is smaller BUT the m200 blows it out of the water for sure in terms of quality. The great thing about the Canon m200 is that you can load up custom color profiles that u’ve done on the computer. So I’ve loaded up a kodak profile into it so that my straight out of camera jpg has that Kodak look. pretty awesome.

[@eouio]

Rate my chickens 😂. Great vid (:

[@EwanLim]

hahaha thanks man. I had a whole section that I took out where i was spoofing 'Rate my c**ks' but realized that maybe it was a bit much for the wholesome viewers. The 'wild' urban chickens were super cute.

[@soundemicnon-copyrightmusi3478]

who has better image quality? iphone15 or fujifilm xq-1?

[@EwanLim]

Photos: fujifilm xq-1 Videos: iPhone4 onwards. hahahaha iPhone15 is better for videos ARGUABLY, IF you shoot raw on iPhone 15, it is better in bright daylight for photos.

[@arsenal_84]

Strangely mobile like androids have slightly better videos given some can shoot at 4k with stabilisation.

[@zeussuez240]

the best pocket of any camera is Fujifilm X70

[@EwanLim]

YESSS!!!! I’ve been looking EVERYWHERE FOR IT. edit: for context - I live in Singapore and there are no 2nd hand stores that sell it. Fujifilm Singapore doesn’t hold old stock. And literaly, the closest store that has it is in Japan for USD$1000. Someone on ebay is selling it for $500-ish incld postage.

[@FD-ug1vj]

​@@EwanLimhave you search for it in carousell? You might have some luck