Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S2900
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs
(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
- Older Model is Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Released January 2015
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S2900 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and S2900 (20MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and S2900 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Fujifilm XQ2 was revealed very close to the S2900 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ2 scores versus the S2900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S2900 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon Coolpix S2900. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery and Nikon S2900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Nikon S2900
Fujifilm XQ2 | S2900 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Fujifilm XQ2
S2900 | Fujifilm XQ2 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon S2900
Fujifilm XQ2 | S2900 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | January 2015 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ2 comes with outer dimensions 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 S2900 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon S2900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus the S2900.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and S2900 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ2 and S2900.
All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S2900 will give you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications
Fujifilm XQ2 | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm XQ2 | Nikon Coolpix S2900 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2015-01-14 | 2015-01-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR Processor II | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow syncho | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 lb) | 119 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 | 250 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-48 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $299 | $117 |