Fujifilm XQ2

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50% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

X-Trans image sensor. Good high ISO image quality. 1080p60 video. 12.6fps burst mode. Fast focus. Raw capture.

Limited zoom range. Aperture narrows to f/4.9 at maximum telephoto. No hot shoe or EVF option. External charger not included.

Performance and Conclusions The XQ2 starts and shoots in about 1.3 seconds, and focuses almost instantly. It has a Super High burst mode that works in JPG only and can capture a 10-shot burst at 12.6fps. It does pause after ten shots, and requires...

The Fujifilm XQ2 price is set at $400 / £330. Prices may vary from country to country. Available in luxurious black, silver or white finishes, it is the perfect premium compact for discerning photographers. As soon as we receive a test sample, we will...

Calling the Fujifilm XQ2 a modest upgrade is something of an understatement - it's identical to the original XQ1 camera, except for a faster image proccesor, new Classic Chrome film simulation, new white colour-way, and a slightly lower official price...

The Fujifilm XQ2 is set to be released in February 2015 in black, white or black and silver with a suggested retail price of US$399.95.

High image quality overall ; Fast burst shooting ; Customizable buttons ; Strong built-in flash ; Easy Wi-Fi photo transfer to smartphones

Unreliable autofocus in dim lighting ; Grainy low-light shots ; Thumb dial can be awkward to operate ; No touch screen

The XQ2 is a high-quality compact camera for the money, and has lots of controls and easy-to-use Wi-Fi, but it struggles a bit in low light.

Ultra-Bright F/1.8 Ultra-Wide Optical Zoom, Very low image noise, Good dynamic-range, Excellent resistance to chromatic aberrations, Excellent center-sharpness, Reliable metering, Very quick and accurate autofocus

Cannot enter Playback mode while saving, Strong edge-softness, Some optical distortion, Does not wait for autofocus to lock, 1s Filming delay, Very short battery-life, Poor tripod mount placement

The Fuji XQ2 packs an excellent 12 megapixels X-Trans CMOS II sensor in a conventional premium compact digital camera design. Its dual control-dials, traditional mode-dial and complete manual-controls, make it one capable yet pocketable camera. The...

Pocketable and well designed ; Intuitive menu system ; Good focal length range ; Excellent film simulation modes

Lens and sensor not up with the very best in its class ; Dynamic range a little limited ; Noisy at higher ISOs ; No tilting screen

A thoroughly enjoyable camera to use. It does everything pretty well but falls short of challenging the very best in its class – a 1-inch sensor, better lens and a tilting touch-screen would potentially make the difference.

The Fujifilm XQ2 is an attractive advanced compact with a fast f1.8 maximum aperture and good low-light photo quality. It has a satisfying mix of manual and automatic shooting options and plenty of things with which to experiment. There's ample direct...

The XQ2 has limited Wi-Fi functionality; no built-in neutral density filter; it's essentially the same as its predecessor, the XQ1; and video quality is just OK

The Fujifilm QX2 doesn't improve much on its predecessor, but with its larger image sensor, bright lens and fast performance even in low light, this stylish pocket camera is an excellent step-up from your smartphone or average point-and-shoot.