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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T900

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T900 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XQ1
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T900 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and T900 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was announced 5 years later than the T900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up vs the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Sony T900

 Fujifilm XQ2 T900 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2009Fresher by 72 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 T900 Fujifilm XQ2 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony T900

 Fujifilm XQ2 T900 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ2 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs the T900.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and T900 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ2 and T900.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ2 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The fresher Fujifilm XQ2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography information
Sony T900 Portrait photography information
43
has manual focus
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography features
Sony T900 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than others (206 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Sports photography with Sony T900
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery pack (240 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (206g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Landscape photography with Sony T900
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (240 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
focusing manually
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging factors
Sony T900 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others (206 grams)
28
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony T900
 Fujifilm XQ2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2009-02-17
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 dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 143g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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