Sony HX400V vs Fujifilm XQ2

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Sony HX400V vs Fujifilm XQ2

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.4 megapixels
24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony HX400V Review.
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2/3 inch 58.1mm²
12.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm XQ2 Review.

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Differences

Sony HX400V advantages over Fujifilm XQ2

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
More telephoto lens reach
1,200 mm vs 100 mm
Capture objects farther away
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

380 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
20.4 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Fujifilm XQ2 advantages over Sony HX400V

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
2/3 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 2.20 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Larger lens aperture
f/1.8 vs f/2.8
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
33 mm vs 103 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
206g vs 660g
Lighter weight
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony HX400V, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sony HX400V Shooter's Report

We haven’t reviewed the Fujifilm XQ2.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P300

Sony HX400V

Nikon P300

$448
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$330
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Larger lens aperture

Compare Sony HX400V vs Nikon P300

Fujifilm XQ2

Nikon P300

$200
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon P300

Compared to Olympus XZ-10

Sony HX400V

Olympus XZ-10

$448
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$299
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Touchscreen

Compare Sony HX400V vs Olympus XZ-10

Fujifilm XQ2

Olympus XZ-10

$200
2/3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

$299
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus XZ-10

Compared to Sony HX300

Sony HX400V

Sony HX300

$448
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$600
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking

Compare Sony HX400V vs Sony HX300

Fujifilm XQ2

Sony HX300

$200
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$600
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony HX300

Compared to Fujifilm S1

Sony HX400V

Fujifilm S1

$448
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
Shoots 24p video

$349
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony HX400V vs Fujifilm S1

Fujifilm XQ2

Fujifilm S1

$200
2/3 inch

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$349
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

Compare Fujifilm XQ2 vs Fujifilm S1

Compared to Fujifilm S9800

Sony HX400V

Fujifilm S9800

$448
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$504
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony HX400V vs Fujifilm S9800

Fujifilm XQ2

Fujifilm S9800

$200
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$504
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Fujifilm XQ2 vs Fujifilm S9800

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