Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W830
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2014
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W830 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and W830 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Fujifilm XQ2 was revealed 13 months after the W830 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up versus the W830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W830 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Sony W830
Fujifilm XQ2 | W830 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | January 2014 | Newer by 13 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Fujifilm XQ2
W830 | Fujifilm XQ2 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony W830
Fujifilm XQ2 | W830 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ2 has 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) and the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Sony W830 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus the W830.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ2 and W830 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ2 and W830.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W830 will offer greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ2 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Fujifilm XQ2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm XQ2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2015-01-14 | 2014-01-07 |
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 surface area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
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 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow syncho | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 file format | H.264 | H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lb) | 122 grams (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-48 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $299 | $128 |