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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX220

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XQ1
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and WX220 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was launched 12 months later than the WX220 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up against the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Sony WX220

 Fujifilm XQ2 WX220 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2014Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 WX220 Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony WX220

 Fujifilm XQ2 WX220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ2 has outside dimensions 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 WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 and the WX220.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and WX220 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ2 and WX220.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ2 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX220 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XQ2 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography information
Sony WX220 Portrait photography information
43
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Street photography with Sony WX220
62
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than others (206g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography features
Sony WX220 Sports photography features
52
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (240 shots)
supports phase detect AF
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography info
Sony WX220 Travel photography info
64
better than average battery (240 shots)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (206 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
69
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography information
Sony WX220 Landscape photography information
56
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (240 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ2
Vlogging with Sony WX220
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (206 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony WX220
 Fujifilm XQ2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 206g (0.45 lbs) 121g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 210 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-48 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $198