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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W570

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W570 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XQ1
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W570 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and W570 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was unveiled 4 years after the W570 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm XQ2 scores versus the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Sony W570

 Fujifilm XQ2 W570 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 W570 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony W570

 Fujifilm XQ2 W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 enjoys outside measurements 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 W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs the W570.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ2 and W570 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ2 and W570.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W570 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XQ2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (206g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography info
Sony W570 Sports photography info
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (240 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery life (240 shots)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (206 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
66
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography information
Sony W570 Landscape photography information
56
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (240 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging factors
Sony W570 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (206 grams)
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony W570
 Fujifilm XQ2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech 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 rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $159