Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony RX100 IV

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony RX100 IV, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and RX100 IV (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was brought out 4 months earlier than the RX100 IV so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XQ2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XQ2 scores vs the RX100 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 provides external 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 Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony RX100 IV 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 chosen at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 and the RX100 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and RX100 IV is 92 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ2 and RX100 IV.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ2 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will deliver extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.