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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W510

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W510 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XQ1
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W510 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and W510 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was brought out 4 years later than the W510 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades vs the W510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Sony W510

 Fujifilm XQ2 W510 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 W510 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony W510

 Fujifilm XQ2 W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W510 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus the W510.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and W510 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ2 and W510.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 contains the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The fresher Fujifilm XQ2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography info
Sony W510 Portrait photography info
43
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography info
Sony W510 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (206 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Sports photography with Sony W510
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (240 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography advice
Sony W510 Travel photography advice
64
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (206g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography features
Sony W510 Landscape photography features
56
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (240 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
no Timelapse function
33
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
more heavy than average in class (206 grams)
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony W510
 Fujifilm XQ2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $99