Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W320

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and W320 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was announced 5 years later than the W320 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XQ2 scores versus the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider 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) whilst the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony W320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus the W320.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and W320 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ2 and W320.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W320 will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.