Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Let's take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z800 vs Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z800 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z800 was introduced 5 years before the Fujifilm XQ2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z800 matches up vs the Fujifilm XQ2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Fujifilm XQ2. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z800 features external dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XQ2 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z800 versus the Fujifilm XQ2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and Fujifilm XQ2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z800 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Casio EX-Z800 will offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.