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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon A10

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon A10 Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XQ1
Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2016
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon A10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Nikon A10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and A10 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and A10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XQ2 was manufactured 12 months prior to the A10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up versus the A10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Nikon A10

 Fujifilm XQ2 A10 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 A10 Fujifilm XQ2 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2015Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon A10

 Fujifilm XQ2 A10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ2 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon A10 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Nikon A10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 compared to the A10.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon A10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and A10 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon A10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ2 and A10.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ2 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon A10 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XQ2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon A10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon A10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography advice
Nikon A10 Portrait photography advice
43
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Street photography with Nikon A10
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than others (206g)
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography factors
Nikon A10 Sports photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (240 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
37
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
low frames per second (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography details
Nikon A10 Travel photography details
64
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (206g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (160 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography features
Nikon A10 Landscape photography features
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (240 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
no Timelapse function
39
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging advice
Nikon A10 Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than others (206g)
30
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others (160g)
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon A10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon A10
 Fujifilm XQ2Nikon Coolpix A10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Nikon Coolpix A10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2016-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images 200 images
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $299 $90