Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S2900

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.