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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S220

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S220 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XQ1
Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S220 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Nikon S220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the S220 (10MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and S220 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was launched 6 years later than the S220 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up vs the S220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Nikon S220

 Fujifilm XQ2 S220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2009More recent by 73 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 S220 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon S220

 Fujifilm XQ2 S220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ2 offers 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) whilst the Nikon S220 has sizing of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Nikon S220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs the S220.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and S220 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ2 and S220.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm XQ2 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XQ2 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Portrait photography with Nikon S220
43
has manual focus
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography features
Nikon S220 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography info
Nikon S220 Sports photography info
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (240 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography factors
Nikon S220 Travel photography factors
64
better than average battery (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography features
Nikon S220 Landscape photography features
56
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (240 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
lack of Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging info
Nikon S220 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (206 grams)
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon S220
 Fujifilm XQ2Nikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Nikon Coolpix S220
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2009-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 2000
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 100g (0.22 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $299 $56