Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung CL5

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and CL5 (1/2.5") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was revealed 5 years later than the CL5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XQ2 scores vs the CL5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung CL5. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 has external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Samsung CL5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 compared to the CL5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and CL5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ2 and CL5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ2 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm XQ2 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XQ2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.