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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W310

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W310 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XQ1
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W310 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and W310 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was launched 5 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades against the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Sony W310

 Fujifilm XQ2 W310 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010More recent by 62 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 W310 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony W310

 Fujifilm XQ2 W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 and the W310.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ2 and W310 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ2 and W310.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 has got the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent Fujifilm XQ2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Portrait photography with Sony W310
43
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography advice
Sony W310 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (206g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography features
Sony W310 Sports photography features
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (240 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography info
Sony W310 Travel photography info
64
good battery power (240 per charge)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W310 Landscape photography highlights
56
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (240 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging details
Sony W310 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony W310
 Fujifilm XQ2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $299 $150