Fujifilm XP130 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm XP130 vs Fujifilm XQ2, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP130 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP130 was released 3 years later than the Fujifilm XQ2 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP130 grades versus the Fujifilm XQ2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP130 and Fujifilm XQ2. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP130 Gallery and Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP130 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Fujifilm XQ2 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP130 vs Fujifilm XQ2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 compared to the Fujifilm XQ2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP130 and Fujifilm XQ2.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP130 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm XP130 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP130 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.