Fujifilm XQ2 (2015–2016)
A premium compact digital camera with a 12MP X-Trans II sensor and 4x optical zoom in a pocketable design
Overview
The Fujifilm XQ2 is a high-end compact digital camera. Fujifilm announced it on January 15, 2015, and officially discontinued it on April 29, 2016. It was Fujifilm's third small premium compact, after the XQ1. The idea was an ultra-portable pocket camera with good image quality. It pairs a 12MP X-Trans II sensor with a Fujinon 4x optical zoom lens (25-100mm equivalent). The lens retracts, so the body stays slim enough to carry easily. The EXR II processor gives better performance than the XQ1 had, and the lens control ring for manual adjustments carries over from that camera.
Specifications
| Sensor | 12MP, 2/3-inch X-Trans II CMOS |
| Processor | EXR II processor |
| Lens | Fujinon 4x optical zoom, f/1.8–4.9, 25–100mm (35mm equivalent) |
| ISO range | 100–12800 |
| Resolution | 4000 x 3000 |
| Dimensions | 100 x 58.5 x 33.3 mm |
| Weight | 206 grams |
| Storage | 32GB included |
| Startup time | Less than one second |
Design
The XQ2 has a high-end finish and a retractable lens that keeps the profile slim. The lens control ring from the XQ1 stays, for manual control. The body is compact and light, which suits travel and daily use.
Context
Announced in January 2015, the XQ2 followed the XQ1 as Fujifilm's third entry in its small premium compact line. It was discontinued less than 15 months later, on April 29, 2016. Fujifilm positioned it as a high-end pocket camera and sold it in the premium compact segment on image quality and portability.
Market
The original retail price was around $300 - $408. Expert reviews compiled by TechSpot gave the XQ2 a Metascore of 79 based on 14 reviews. People still look for it as a lightweight photography option, and reviewers praised its balance of image quality and convenience.
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