Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST93

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and ST93 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was manufactured 3 years later than the ST93 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up vs the ST93 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XQ2 & Samsung ST93. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST93 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 and the ST93.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ2 and ST93 is 92 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ2 and ST93.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST93 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.