Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S6900

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and S6900 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and S6900 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was revealed within a month of the S6900 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up against the S6900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XQ2 & Nikon Coolpix S6900. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery & Nikon S6900 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6900 has proportions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon S6900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus the S6900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ2 and S6900 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ2 and S6900.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon S6900 will give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.