Reasons to choose Digital Q1
Released in 2005, Digital Q1 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 2 MP effective resolution, and a 132 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm Digital Q1
vs Olympus Stylus 790 SW
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
Digital Q128 mm²
Stylus 790 SW- Area ratio
- 1.08:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 7.9%
The Digital Q1 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Digital Q1MetricStylus 790 SW
2 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.16 × 4.62
3.92 µmPixel pitch2 µm
15.36 µm²Pixel area4.01 µm²
6.51 MP/cm²Pixel density24.95 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
132 gWeight155 g
xD Picture cardStorageInternal storage
2x AABatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Digital Q1 has the larger sensor area. The Digital Q1 has the lighter body. The Stylus 790 SW has the higher effective resolution. The Stylus 790 SW is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Stylus 790 SW
Released in 2007, Stylus 790 SW has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 155 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.