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Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP130
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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XQ1
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm XP120 versus Fujifilm XQ2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP120 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XP120 was launched 2 years later than the Fujifilm XQ2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm XP120 scores against the Fujifilm XQ2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 Fujifilm XP120 Fujifilm XQ2 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2015More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Fujifilm XP120

 Fujifilm XQ2 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XQ2

 Fujifilm XP120 Fujifilm XQ2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution920k920kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP120 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm XQ2 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP120 versus Fujifilm XQ2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 compared to the Fujifilm XQ2.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XQ2.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm XP120 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP120 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP120
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ2
42
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
you can focus manually
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography info
Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography factors
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (240 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography features
Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography features
67
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low battery power (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
better than average battery (240 per charge)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography factors
50
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (210 shots)
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Fujifilm XQ2
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Fujifilm XQ2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Fujifilm XQ2
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2017-01-05 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203g (0.45 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 210 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $229 $299