Fujifilm XQ1 vs Fujifilm XQ2

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Fujifilm XQ1

12 MP | 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

$119.99

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Fujifilm XQ2

12 MP | 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

$299.00

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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing XQ1 and XQ2, two Ultracompact cameras by Fujifilm. Both Fujifilm XQ1 and Fujifilm XQ2 cameras have 12.0MP 2/3" sensors. We can expect this to be a close match up because both models are ranked amongst the best in Ultracompact cameras. Out of 151 cameras in this class, Fujifilm XQ1 is ranked #1 with an overall score of 56 and Fujifilm XQ2 is ranked #2 with an overall score of 56.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm XQ1 and Fujifilm XQ2 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm XQ1 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-11-26

12MP - 2/3" CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800

25-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3″ Fixed Type Screen

12 fps continuous shooting

1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

206g. 100 x 59 x 33 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″ Fixed Type Screen

12.0 fps continuous shooting

1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

206g. 100 x 59 x 33 mm

Replaced Fujifilm XQ1 Compare

Reasons to choose Fujifilm XQ1 over Fujifilm XQ2

Price	$120 vs $299	$179 cheaper

Reasons to choose Fujifilm XQ2 over Fujifilm XQ1

Common Strengths of Fujifilm XQ1 and Fujifilm XQ2

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	All the lenses are stabilized
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution	920k dots vs 920k dots	Higher resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	12.0fps vs 12.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Max Aperture - Wide	1.80 vs 1.80	Fast lenses at wide
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm XQ1 and Fujifilm XQ2

Articulating Screen	No vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Fujifilm XQ2: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm XQ1 and Fujifilm XQ2.

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm XQ1 and Fujifilm XQ2.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm XQ1 and Fujifilm XQ1 have exactly the same weight.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

XQ1

XQ2

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

XQ1

XQ2

Min

Average

Max

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Fujifilm XQ2: Sensor Comparison

Both Fujifilm XQ1 and Fujifilm XQ2 have 2/3" sized 12.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the XQ1 and XQ2 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm XQ1 and Fujifilm XQ2 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 and Fujifilm XQ2 features 25-100 mm F1.8-4.9 4× zoom lenses so they have the same focal range and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 25mm and have the same max aperture of f1.80 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 100mm and have the same max aperture of f4.90 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

XQ1

XQ2

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

XQ1

XQ2

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

XQ1

XQ2

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

XQ1

XQ2

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Fujifilm XQ1 and Fujifilm XQ2 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm XQ1 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 XQ1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XQ2 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

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 XQ1 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm XQ2 for Street Photography

GOOD

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 XQ1 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ2 for Sports Photography

POOR

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
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
Read the details

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
Read the details

Fujifilm XQ1 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm XQ2 for Daily Photography

GOOD

RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
206g
4X Optical Zoom
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
Read the details

Fujifilm XQ1 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XQ2 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

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
Read the details

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
Read the details

Fujifilm XQ1 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 XQ1 and Fujifilm XQ2, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 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 XQ1 and Fujifilm XQ2 scores compare:

Fujifilm XQ1

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #2 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #388 out of 1166 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XQ2

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #3 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #389 out of 1166 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XQ1

$119.99

Fujifilm XQ2

$299.00

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Fujifilm XQ1	Fujifilm XQ2
Brand	Fujifilm	Fujifilm
Announced	2013-11-26	2015-01-14
Body Type	Ultracompact	Ultracompact
Price	$119.99	$299.00
Sensor
Type	CMOS X-TRANS II	CMOS X-TRANS II
Size	2/3"	2/3"
Dimensions	8.8 x 6.6 mm	8.8 x 6.6 mm
Area	58.08mm²	58.08mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	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	25-100 mm (4×)	25-100 mm (4×)
Max Aperture	F1.8-4.9	F1.8-4.9
Macro Focus Range	3cm	3cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3″	3″
Resolution	920k dots	920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed	1/4000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	7.40 m (at Auto ISO)	7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	12.0 fps	12.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	206g	206g
Dimensions	100 x 59 x 33mm	100 x 59 x 33mm
Battery Life	240 shots	240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction

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