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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S230

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S230 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XQ1
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S230 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon S230, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the S230 (10MP) is very close but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and S230 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was brought out 6 years later than the S230 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up vs the S230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Nikon S230

 Fujifilm XQ2 S230 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2009More recent by 73 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 S230 Fujifilm XQ2 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon S230

 Fujifilm XQ2 S230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ2 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S230 has measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus the S230.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and S230 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ2 and S230.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm XQ2 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XQ2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S230 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition (206 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography features
Nikon S230 Sports photography features
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Travel photography with Nikon S230
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better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (206 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
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screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging information
Nikon S230 Vlogging information
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quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
heavier than competition (206g)
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built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon S230
 Fujifilm XQ2Nikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Nikon Coolpix S230
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2009-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 2000
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 115g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $150