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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W380

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W380 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XQ1
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W380 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and W380 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was manufactured 5 years later than the W380 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up against the W380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Sony W380

 Fujifilm XQ2 W380 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 W380 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony W380

 Fujifilm XQ2 W380 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ2 features external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Sony W380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 and the W380.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and W380 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ2 and W380.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W380 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XQ2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography info
Sony W380 Portrait photography info
43
manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Street photography with Sony W380
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (206g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography factors
Sony W380 Landscape photography factors
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (240 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
lack of Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging highlights
Sony W380 Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
29
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony W380
 Fujifilm XQ2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Bionz
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 area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 gr (0.45 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $44