Samsung SH100 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Comparison

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Samsung SH100

14 MP | 1/2.33″ (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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Fujifilm XQ2

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

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Samsung SH100 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing SH100 and XQ2, two Ultracompact cameras from Samsung and Fujifilm. Samsung SH100 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm XQ2 has a 12.0MP 2/3-inch sensor. Samsung SH100 was introduced to market in January 2011 and Fujifilm XQ2 was launched in January 2015. As you can see, SH100 is 4 years older than XQ2. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Samsung SH100 and Fujifilm XQ2 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-01-04

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO -

Mount

3" Fixed Type Screen

Unknown continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

g. 93 x 54 x 19 mm

Fujifilm XQ2 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2015-01-14

12MP - 2/3-inch 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

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 the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Samsung SH100 and Fujifilm XQ2 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Samsung SH100 over Fujifilm XQ2

Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution	14 MP vs 12 MP	16% more pixels
Weight	g vs 206 g	206 g lighter
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Focal Length - Wide	mm vs 25mm	25 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	vs 1.80	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	vs 4.90	faster lens at tele

Reasons to choose Fujifilm XQ2 over Samsung SH100

Image Stabilization	Optical vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max ISO	12.800 vs 0	0% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution	920k dots vs 230k dots	300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele	100mm vs mm	100 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	4× vs	more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of Samsung SH100 and Fujifilm XQ2

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Continuous Shooting	fps vs 12.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Max Aperture - Wide	vs 1.80	Fast lenses at wide

Common Weaknesses of Samsung SH100 and Fujifilm XQ2

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type 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

Samsung SH100 vs Fujifilm XQ2: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Samsung SH100 and Fujifilm XQ2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung SH100 has external dimensions of 93 x 54 x 19 mm (3.66 x 2.13 x 0.75″) and weighs (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 Samsung SH100 and Fujifilm XQ2. Samsung SH100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 5mm shorter and 14mm thinner than Fujifilm XQ2.

Comparison image of Samsung SH100 and Fujifilm XQ2 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Samsung SH100 and Fujifilm XQ2.

Comparison image of Samsung SH100 and Fujifilm XQ2 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Samsung SH100 and Fujifilm XQ2.

Top View Comparison image of Samsung SH100 and Fujifilm XQ2 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung SH100 is 206g lighter than the Fujifilm XQ2 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

SH100

XQ2

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

SH100

XQ2

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Samsung SH100 nor Fujifilm XQ2 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, 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 Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Samsung SH100 and Fujifilm XQ2's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

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

Samsung SH100 vs Fujifilm XQ2: Sensor Comparison

Samsung SH100 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm XQ2 has a 12.0MP 2/3-inch (8.8 x 6.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and features EXR Processor II processor.

Below you can see the SH100 and XQ2 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung SH100 and Fujifilm XQ2 Cameras

As seen above, Fujifilm XQ2 has a 2.1x Larger sensor area than Samsung SH100. 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.

Samsung SH100 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Lens Specs Comparison

Samsung SH100 features a zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XQ2 features a 25-100 mm F1.8-4.9 4× zoom lens.

Samsung SH100 has 25mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm XQ2. At f, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm XQ2 has 100mm longer telezoom reach than the Samsung SH100. However, with a max aperture of f, Samsung SH100 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

SH100

XQ2

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

SH100

XQ2

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

SH100

XQ2

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

SH100

XQ2

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Samsung SH100 and Fujifilm XQ2 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Samsung SH100 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.

Samsung SH100 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 Samsung SH100 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 Samsung SH100 and Fujifilm XQ2 scores compare:

Samsung SH100
This camera is not rated yet!

Fujifilm XQ2

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #3 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #442 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SH100 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Samsung SH100	Fujifilm XQ2
Brand	Samsung	Fujifilm
Announced	2011-01-04	2015-01-14
Body Type	Ultracompact	Ultracompact
Sensor
Type	CCD	CMOS X-TRANS II
Size	1/2.3-inch	2/3-inch
Dimensions	6.08 x 4.56 mm	8.8 x 6.6 mm
Area	27.72mm²	58.08mm²
Megapixels	14 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4230 x 3240	4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity	0 ISO	12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	0 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	no lens	25-100 mm (4×)
Max Aperture	no lens	F1.8-4.9
Macro Focus Range	n/a	3cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	230k dots	920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	No	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	n/a	7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	n/a	12.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	n/a	206g
Dimensions	93 x 54 x 19mm	100 x 59 x 33mm
Battery Life	n/a	240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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