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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S02

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S02 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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XQ1
Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S02 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Nikon S02, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the S02 (13MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and S02 (1/3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was brought out 17 months later than the S02 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades vs the S02 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Nikon S02

 Fujifilm XQ2 S02 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015September 2013Fresher by 17 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 S02 Fujifilm XQ2 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon S02

 Fujifilm XQ2 S02 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ2 features outside 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) while the Nikon S02 has measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 and the S02.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S02 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and S02 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ2 and S02.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ2 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon S02 will show more detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ2 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S02 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Portrait photography with Nikon S02
43
focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
33
good megapixels (13MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography advice
Nikon S02 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
58
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography features
Nikon S02 Sports photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
38
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery power (240 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (206g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
59
good megapixels (13MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography info
Nikon S02 Landscape photography info
56
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
no Time Lapse recording
33
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S02 Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (206g)
33
touchscreen
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon S02
 Fujifilm XQ2Nikon Coolpix S02
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XQ2 Nikon Coolpix S02
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2013-09-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 7.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 1.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 100g (0.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 210 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-48 Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 -
Retail pricing $299 $177