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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W560

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W560 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XQ1
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W560 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and W560 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was announced 4 years after the W560 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XQ2 scores versus the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Sony W560

 Fujifilm XQ2 W560 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 W560 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony W560

 Fujifilm XQ2 W560 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ2 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W560 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 and the W560.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and W560 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ2 and W560.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W560 will provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XQ2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography details
Sony W560 Portrait photography details
43
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography advice
Sony W560 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition (206 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography info
Sony W560 Sports photography info
52
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (240 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery (240 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (206g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography details
Sony W560 Landscape photography details
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (240 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse function
42
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging details
Sony W560 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (206g)
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony W560
 Fujifilm XQ2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 measurements 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery form 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $139