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Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Comparison

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Fujifilm S9800

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS 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 S9800 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Fujifilm cameras cameras with different body types: Fujifilm S9800, which was introduced in January 2015 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3" sensor whereas Fujifilm XQ2, which was introduced in January 2015 is a Ultracompact camera with a 12.0MP 2/3' sensor. Both S9800 and XQ2 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm XQ2 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 670g. 123 x 87 x 116 mm

Fujifilm XQ2 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 12MP - 2/3' CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 25-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 12.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 206g. 100 x 59 x 33 mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm XQ1 Compare

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm XQ2 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Fujifilm S9800 over Fujifilm XQ2
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Battery Life
300 shots vs 240 shots 60 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 25mm 1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 100mm 1100 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
50× vs 4× more flexible focal coverage
AE Bracketing Range
±2 EV vs ±1 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm XQ2 over Fujifilm S9800
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
LCD Resolution
920k dots vs 460k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1700s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 10.0fps 2 fps faster
Weight
206 g vs 670 g 464 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 2.90 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area
4.84µm2 vs 1.76µm2 175% larger pixel area
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm XQ2
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 12.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm XQ2
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm XQ2: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm XQ2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm S9800 has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57″) and weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm XQ2 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 the Fujifilm S9800 and the Fujifilm XQ2. Fujifilm XQ2 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 23mm narrower, 28mm shorter and 83mm thinner than Fujifilm S9800.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9800 and the Fujifilm XQ2 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm XQ2.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9800 and the Fujifilm XQ2 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm XQ2.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9800 and the the Fujifilm XQ2 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm XQ2 is significantly lighter (464g ) than the Fujifilm S9800 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S9800
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Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Fujifilm S9800 nor Fujifilm XQ2 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, 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 Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm XQ2's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm XQ2: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm XQ2 has a 12.0MP 2/3' (8.8 x 6.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and features EXR Processor II processor.

Below you can see the S9800 and XQ2 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm XQ2 Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm XQ2 has a 2.1x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm S9800. 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 S9800 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XQ2 features a 25-100 mm F1.8-4.9 4× zoom lens.

Fujifilm S9800 has 1mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm XQ2. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Fujifilm XQ2 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm S9800 has 1100mm longer reach than the Fujifilm XQ2. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Fujifilm XQ2 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9800
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Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

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S9800
XQ2
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S9800
XQ2
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S9800
XQ2
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm XQ2 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm S9800 and Fujifilm XQ2 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 S9800 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ2 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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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 S9800 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm XQ2 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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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 S9800 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XQ2 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1700s
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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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
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Fujifilm S9800 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XQ2 for Daily Photography

GOOD
50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
670g
Body Thickness 116mm
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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 S9800 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ2 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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RAW shooting capability
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 S9800 vs Fujifilm XQ2: 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 S9800 and Fujifilm XQ2, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 S9800 and Fujifilm XQ2 scores compare:

Fujifilm S9800
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #82 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #726 out of 1260 in all Cameras
Fujifilm XQ2
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #3 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #478 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XQ2 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm S9800 in all criteria.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Fujifilm S9800 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm S9800 Fujifilm XQ2
Brand Fujifilm Fujifilm
Announced 2015-01-14 2015-01-14
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 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 24-1200 mm (50×) 25-100 mm (4×)
Max Aperture F2.9-6.5 F1.8-4.9
Macro Focus Range 7cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 920k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 97% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1700s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 670g 206g
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm 100 x 59 x 33mm
Battery Life 300 shots 240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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