Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon D5

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon D5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and D5 (21MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and D5 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the D5 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XQ2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D5 being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XQ2 scores against the D5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon D5. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery and Nikon D5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ2 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon D5 has measurements of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon D5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus the D5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ2 and D5 is 92 and 50 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ2 and D5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Nikon D5 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XQ2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.