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Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20
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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XQ1
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Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm X30 versus Fujifilm XQ2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (2/3").

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The Fujifilm X30 was manufactured 4 months prior to the Fujifilm XQ2 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X30 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm XQ2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X30 scores against the Fujifilm XQ2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 Fujifilm X30 Fujifilm XQ2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Fujifilm X30

 Fujifilm XQ2 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Fujifilm XQ2

 Fujifilm X30 Fujifilm XQ2 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2015Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 has exterior dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the Fujifilm XQ2.

Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and Fujifilm XQ2.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography highlights
47
manual focus
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
43
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography information
Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography information
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than others (423 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ2
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 shots)
has phase detect AF
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (240 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ2
62
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (423g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
64
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography details
58
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging information
Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (423 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
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Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Fujifilm XQ2
 Fujifilm X30Fujifilm XQ2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X30 Fujifilm XQ2
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2014-08-26 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 2/3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 4.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, on, off, slow syncho
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 423 gr (0.93 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 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 470 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $299