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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W350

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XQ1
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W350 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and W350 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was brought out 5 years after the W350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XQ2 scores against the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Sony W350

 Fujifilm XQ2 W350 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 W350 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony W350

 Fujifilm XQ2 W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ2 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 compared to the W350.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and W350 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ2 and W350.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W350 will produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography information
Sony W350 Portrait photography information
43
you can focus manually
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography factors
Sony W350 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (206 grams)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography info
Sony W350 Sports photography info
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Travel photography with Sony W350
64
better than average battery power (240 shots)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (206 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography details
Sony W350 Landscape photography details
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
37
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging features
Sony W350 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (206g)
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony W350
 Fujifilm XQ2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XQ2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Bionz
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 surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $200