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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.

Samsung SH100 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
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.

Samsung SH100 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
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.
Samsung SH100 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
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

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SH100
XQ2
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Max
Thickness Comparison

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SH100
XQ2
Min
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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.

Samsung SH100 vs Fujifilm 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

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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
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Fujifilm XQ2
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #3 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #442 out of 1226 in all Cameras

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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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