Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung NX30

Following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung NX30, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and NX30 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was unveiled 13 months after the NX30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XQ2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XQ2 scores versus the NX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XQ2 & Samsung NX30. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ2 has got outer 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) while the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 and the NX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ2 and NX30 is 92 and 75 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ2 and NX30.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ2 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX30 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ2 will have an edge in sensor tech.