Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST600

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and ST600 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was manufactured 5 years later than the ST600 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades against the ST600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XQ2 & Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung ST600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs the ST600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and ST600 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ2 and ST600.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST600 will produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XQ2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.