Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST80

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and ST80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was announced 5 years after the ST80 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XQ2 scores vs the ST80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ2 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung ST80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs the ST80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and ST80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ2 and ST80.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST80 will resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XQ2 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.