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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XQ1
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and SH100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was unveiled 4 years later than the SH100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades vs the SH100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Samsung SH100

 Fujifilm XQ2 SH100 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 50 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 SH100 Fujifilm XQ2 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung SH100

 Fujifilm XQ2 SH100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 has got outside 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) while the Samsung SH100 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Samsung SH100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus the SH100.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and SH100 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ2 and SH100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung SH100 will render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XQ2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography advice
43
focusing manually
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography features
Samsung SH100 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (206g)
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography features
Samsung SH100 Sports photography features
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (240 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Travel photography with Samsung SH100
64
great battery power (240 shots)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (206 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
71
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography info
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography info
56
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (240 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
lack of Timelapse recording
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (206 grams)
33
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
comes with external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung SH100
 Fujifilm XQ2Samsung SH100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Samsung SH100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2011-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4230 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) -
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $200