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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon L31

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
27
Overall
34

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon L31 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XQ1
Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon L31 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Nikon L31, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and L31 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and L31 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was released very close to the L31 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades vs the L31 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Nikon L31

 Fujifilm XQ2 L31 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 L31 Fujifilm XQ2 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon L31

 Fujifilm XQ2 L31 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2015Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon L31 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ2 features external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon L31 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Nikon L31 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs the L31.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon L31 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and L31 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon L31 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon L31 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ2 and L31.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ2 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon L31 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon L31 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon L31 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon L31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography features
Nikon L31 Portrait photography features
43
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
35
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography details
Nikon L31 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than others in class (206g)
55
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
40
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L31 as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery pack (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (206g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (160g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L31 Landscape photography factors
56
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging information
Nikon L31 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (206 grams)
65
fairly wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon L31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon L31
 Fujifilm XQ2Nikon Coolpix L31
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Nikon Coolpix L31
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
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 All around 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 shots 200 shots
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-48 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $0