Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus VG-120

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and VG-120 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was brought out 4 years after the VG-120 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ2 scores vs the VG-120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XQ2 & Olympus VG-120. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery & Olympus VG-120 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 has got outer dimensions 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 Olympus VG-120 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 against the VG-120.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and VG-120 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ2 and VG-120.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus VG-120 will produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XQ2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.