Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W330

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and W330 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was unveiled 5 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up vs the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XQ2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ2 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 compared to the W330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and W330 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ2 and W330.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W330 will render more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XQ2 provides an edge in sensor innovation.