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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix Z808EXR
Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XQ1
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Z800EXR (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is very similar but the Z800EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z800EXR was released 5 years prior to the Fujifilm XQ2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z800EXR scores versus the Fujifilm XQ2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Fujifilm XQ2

 Z800EXR Fujifilm XQ2 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 Fujifilm XQ2 Z800EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2010More recent by 54 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Fujifilm XQ2

 Z800EXR Fujifilm XQ2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z800EXR provides outer measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Fujifilm XQ2 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z800EXR and the Fujifilm XQ2.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z800EXR and Fujifilm XQ2 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z800EXR and Fujifilm XQ2.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Z800EXR has the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh more difficult. The older Z800EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ2
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW files
43
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm XQ2
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (158 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than others (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography factors
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (240 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (158 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
64
good battery pack (240 shots)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (206 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
56
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Vlogging features
Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging features
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (158 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (206 grams)
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Fujifilm XQ2
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRFujifilm XQ2
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Fujifilm XQ2
Otherwise known as FinePix Z808EXR -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-21 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, on, off, slow syncho
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $299