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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XQ1
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and ST95 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was launched 4 years later than the ST95 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up vs the ST95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Samsung ST95

 Fujifilm XQ2 ST95 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 ST95 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung ST95

 Fujifilm XQ2 ST95 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ2 offers exterior measurements 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 ST95 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus the ST95.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and ST95 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ2 and ST95.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST95 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ2 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography details
43
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Street photography with Samsung ST95
62
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than average (206 grams)
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Sports photography with Samsung ST95
52
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (240 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography information
Samsung ST95 Travel photography information
64
good battery life (240 per charge)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (206 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
71
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography advice
56
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ2
Vlogging with Samsung ST95
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than average (206 grams)
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Samsung ST95
 Fujifilm XQ2Samsung ST95
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Samsung ST95
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $145