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Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed June 2009
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 Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm Z300 versus Fujifilm XQ2, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm Z300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z300 was brought out 6 years before the Fujifilm XQ2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm Z300 grades against the Fujifilm XQ2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 Fujifilm Z300 Fujifilm XQ2 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Fujifilm Z300

 Fujifilm XQ2 Fujifilm Z300 
IntroducedJanuary 2015June 2009More recent by 68 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Fujifilm XQ2

 Fujifilm Z300 Fujifilm XQ2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z300 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Fujifilm XQ2 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 against the Fujifilm XQ2.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z300 and Fujifilm XQ2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z300 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm XQ2 will give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
Street photography with Fujifilm XQ2
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than average (206g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Sports photography camera
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography features
Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography features
54
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (206g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography details
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
56
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (240 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155g)
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average (206g)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Fujifilm XQ2
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Fujifilm XQ2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Fujifilm XQ2
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-06-12 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow syncho
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $299