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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
22
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix Z707EXR
Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XQ1
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is pretty close but the Z700EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z700EXR was released 6 years prior to the Fujifilm XQ2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z700EXR matches up vs the Fujifilm XQ2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Fujifilm XQ2

 Z700EXR Fujifilm XQ2 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 Fujifilm XQ2 Z700EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2010Newer by 60 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Fujifilm XQ2

 Z700EXR Fujifilm XQ2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Z700EXR comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Fujifilm XQ2 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z700EXR against the Fujifilm XQ2.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z700EXR and Fujifilm XQ2 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z700EXR and Fujifilm XQ2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Z700EXR includes the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged Z700EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
43
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Street photography details
Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (158g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (206g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (240 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Travel photography camera
55
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (158g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
good battery power (240 per charge)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (206g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Landscape photography camera
33
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
56
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (240 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging factors
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (158 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Fujifilm XQ2
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRFujifilm XQ2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Fujifilm XQ2
Also referred to as FinePix Z707EXR -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $299