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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XQ1
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and ST700 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was unveiled 4 years later than the ST700 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up against the ST700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Samsung ST700

 Fujifilm XQ2 ST700 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 ST700 Fujifilm XQ2 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung ST700

 Fujifilm XQ2 ST700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ2 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 and the ST700.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ2 and ST700 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ2 and ST700.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung ST700 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XQ2 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Portrait photography camera
43
manual focus
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (206g)
50
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography details
Samsung ST700 Sports photography details
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (240 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
27
MP count good (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST700 Travel photography factors
64
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (206g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
71
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
56
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (240 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
lack of Timelapse function
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging details
Samsung ST700 Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
30
very good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung ST700
 Fujifilm XQ2Samsung ST700
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Samsung ST700
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) -
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $280