Fujifilm XF1 vs Fujifilm XQ2
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38 Features
46 Overall
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92 Imaging
39 Features
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2012
(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
- Released January 2015
- Previous Model is Fujifilm XQ1

Fujifilm XF1 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XF1 and Fujifilm XQ2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (2/3").

The Fujifilm XF1 was launched 3 years before the Fujifilm XQ2 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XF1 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm XQ2 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades against the Fujifilm XQ2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 & Fujifilm XQ2. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Fujifilm XQ2
Fujifilm XF1 | Fujifilm XQ2 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Fujifilm XF1
Fujifilm XQ2 | Fujifilm XF1 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | September 2012 | Newer by 28 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Fujifilm XQ2
Fujifilm XF1 | Fujifilm XQ2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XF1 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Fujifilm XQ2 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm XF1 and Fujifilm XQ2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 vs the Fujifilm XQ2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and Fujifilm XQ2 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and Fujifilm XQ2.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm XF1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XF1 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications
Fujifilm XF1 | Fujifilm XQ2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | Fujifilm XF1 | Fujifilm XQ2 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2015-01-14 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | EXR Processor II |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS X-TRANS II |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 2/3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, on, off, slow syncho |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255 grams (0.56 lbs) | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 199 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | NP-48 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $380 | $299 |