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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon P80

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon P80 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XQ1
Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Renewed by Nikon P90
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon P80 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon P80, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the P80 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and P80 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was revealed 6 years later than the P80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XQ2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades vs the P80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Nikon P80

 Fujifilm XQ2 P80 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2009Fresher by 73 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 P80 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon P80

 Fujifilm XQ2 P80 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ2 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon P80 has measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 compared to the P80.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and P80 is 92 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ2 and P80.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ2 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm XQ2 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XQ2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P80 Portrait photography factors
43
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography advice
Nikon P80 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography details
Nikon P80 Sports photography details
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (240 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
36
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography advice
Nikon P80 Travel photography advice
64
great battery (240 shots)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P80 Landscape photography advice
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
lack of Timelapse recording
37
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging factors
Nikon P80 Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
24
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon P80
 Fujifilm XQ2Nikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XQ2 Nikon Coolpix P80
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2009-01-15
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 405 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 240 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $400