Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XQ2
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Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm X20
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 & Fujifilm XQ2. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Fujifilm XQ2
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Fujifilm X30
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Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Fujifilm XQ2
Fujifilm X30 | Fujifilm XQ2 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | ![]() | January 2015 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | The 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).
Check out the Fujifilm X30 versus Fujifilm XQ2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications
Fujifilm X30 | Fujifilm XQ2 | |
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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 |