Reasons to choose X30
Released in 2014, X30 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 423 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm X30
vs Fujifilm XQ2
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
X3058 mm²
XQ2- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The X30 and XQ2 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
X30MetricXQ2
12 MPEffective pixels12 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
2.2 µmPixel pitch2.2 µm
4.84 µm²Pixel area4.84 µm²
20.66 MP/cm²Pixel density20.66 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
423 gWeight206 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
NP-95 Li-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryNP-48 Li-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The X30 and XQ2 have the same sensor area. The XQ2 has the lighter body. The X30 and XQ2 have the same effective resolution. The XQ2 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose XQ2
Released in 2015, XQ2 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 206 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.