Fujifilm XQ2

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

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.

Fast f/1.8 lens ; Large sensor for a compact camera ; Built-in Wi-Fi ; Excellent image quality ; Easy access to image settings ; High resolution screen ; Good value for money

Focusing struggled occasionally ; Short battery life ; Struggled to shoot 12fps ; Zoom noise in videos

The Fujifilm XQ2 is a stylish compact camera that will easily fit into your pocket, and deliver better than average image quality compared to other compact cameras. The camera has a bright f/1.8, 5x optical zoom lens, with built in Wi-Fi to allow the...

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 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.

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...