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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S2900 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
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XQ1
Nikon S2900
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Nikon S2900

 Fujifilm XQ2 S2900 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 S2900 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon S2900

 Fujifilm XQ2 S2900 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2015Similar generation
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and S2900 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
38
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography features
Nikon S2900 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition (206 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography factors
Nikon S2900 Sports photography factors
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (240 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography details
Nikon S2900 Travel photography details
64
good battery power (240 shots)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (206 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
great battery (250 CIPA)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (240 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
44
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
great battery (250 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S2900 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (206g)
32
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon S2900
 Fujifilm XQ2Nikon Coolpix S2900
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