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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XQ1
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and SL620 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was revealed 5 years later than the SL620 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up versus the SL620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Samsung SL620

 Fujifilm XQ2 SL620 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2009More recent by 72 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 SL620 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung SL620

 Fujifilm XQ2 SL620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ2 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SL620 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 against the SL620.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and SL620 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ2 and SL620.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 uses the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm XQ2 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
26
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (206g)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (240 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery life (240 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (206 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (168 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (240 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
23
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (206 grams)
24
supports face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (168g)
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung SL620
 Fujifilm XQ2Samsung SL620
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Samsung SL620
Also referred to as - PL65
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $200