Compact

Fujifilm XQ2

The Fujifilm XQ2 is a compact with a 2/3" sensor measuring 8.8 × 6.6 mm and 12 megapixels. Its crop factor is 3.93×, so a 50 mm lens frames like 197 mm on full frame. Every number below is calculated for this exact sensor.

2/3"3.93× crop12 MP
Fujifilm XQ2 camera
Photo: Fujifilm Corporation, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
3.93×
Crop factor
8.8×6.6 mm
Sensor size
58 mm²
Area · 7% of full frame
12 MP
Resolution
2.20 µm
Pixel pitch
f/3.3
Diffraction-limited aperture

Specifications#

Model
XQ2
Camera type
Compact
Sensor size
8.8 × 6.6 mm (2/3" sensor)
Crop factor
3.93×
Resolution
12 MP (4,000 × 3,000 px)
Fastest shutter
1/4,000 s
Continuous shooting
12 fps
Weight
206 g (7.3 oz)
Sensor type
X-Trans CMOS II
Dimensions
100 x 59 x 33mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.3 inches)
Lens
25-100mm equivalent
Drive
12 frames per second

Specifications merged from Wikipedia, Wikidata and openMVG. Spot an error? Tell us.

Sensor size compared#

Four Thirds / Micro Four Thirds1" (one-inch) sensorFujifilm XQ21/2.3" sensor
The Fujifilm XQ2 sensor (highlighted) drawn to scale against common formats. Its area is 7% of a full-frame sensor, which collects about 3.9 stops less total light at the same exposure.

Focal length equivalents & field of view#

Multiply any focal length by 3.93 to get the full-frame field of view. For fixed-lens cameras use the real focal length printed on the lens (e.g. “6.1–18.3 mm”), not the 35 mm equivalent.

Lens on this cameraFull-frame equivalentHorizontalVerticalDiagonal
4 mm16 mm95.5°79.0°107.9°
4.5 mm18 mm88.7°72.5°101.4°
5 mm20 mm82.7°66.8°95.5°
6 mm24 mm72.5°57.6°85.0°
8 mm31 mm57.6°44.8°69.0°
10 mm39 mm47.5°36.5°57.6°
12 mm47 mm40.3°30.8°49.2°
15 mm59 mm32.7°24.8°40.3°
20 mm79 mm24.8°18.7°30.8°
25 mm98 mm20.0°15.0°24.8°
30 mm118 mm16.7°12.6°20.8°
40 mm157 mm12.6°9.4°15.7°
50 mm197 mm10.1°7.6°12.6°
70 mm275 mm7.2°5.4°9.0°
100 mm393 mm5.0°3.8°6.3°
150 mm590 mm3.4°2.5°4.2°

Depth of field table#

Total depth of field at each subject distance, using a circle of confusion of 7.6 µm (the 0.030 mm full-frame standard scaled by the crop factor).

FocalAperture50.0 cm1.00 m2.00 m3.00 m5.00 m10.0 mHyperfocal
6 mmf/221.9 cm1.02 m11.8 m∞∞∞2.37 m
6 mmf/2.832.1 cm1.81 m∞∞∞∞1.69 m
6 mmf/450.8 cm5.80 m∞∞∞∞1.19 m
6 mmf/82.80 m∞∞∞∞∞59.6 cm
11 mmf/26.2 cm25.3 cm1.07 m2.64 m10.4 m∞7.94 m
11 mmf/2.88.7 cm36.0 cm1.60 m4.39 m39.2 m∞5.68 m
11 mmf/412.5 cm53.2 cm2.68 m10.5 m∞∞3.98 m
11 mmf/826.3 cm1.33 m∞∞∞∞1.99 m
19 mmf/22.0 cm8.3 cm33.7 cm76.8 cm2.20 m10.3 m23.7 m
19 mmf/2.82.8 cm11.6 cm47.5 cm1.09 m3.23 m18.1 m16.9 m
19 mmf/44.1 cm16.7 cm68.9 cm1.61 m5.12 m58.5 m11.9 m
19 mmf/88.2 cm34.1 cm1.51 m4.05 m28.9 m∞5.94 m
31 mmf/20.7 cm3.1 cm12.5 cm28.3 cm79.4 cm3.25 m63.0 m
31 mmf/2.81.0 cm4.3 cm17.5 cm39.8 cm1.12 m4.66 m45.0 m
31 mmf/41.5 cm6.2 cm25.1 cm57.1 cm1.62 m7.03 m31.5 m
31 mmf/83.0 cm12.4 cm50.8 cm1.17 m3.50 m21.1 m15.8 m

Equivalent aperture#

Exposure is identical at the same f-number on any format; equivalence only describes depth of field and total light.

Aperture on this cameraFull-frame equivalent (depth of field)Hyperfocal at 11 mm
f/1.2f/4.713.2 m
f/1.4f/5.511.3 m
f/1.8f/7.18.82 m
f/2f/7.97.94 m
f/2.8f/11.05.68 m
f/4f/15.73.98 m
f/5.6f/22.02.84 m
f/8f/31.51.99 m

Diffraction & pixel pitch#

With 2.20 µm pixels, diffraction starts to soften pixel-level detail around f/3.3. For maximum sharpness keep landscapes between f/2.8 and f/3; stopping down further trades detail for depth of field.

ApertureAiry disk diameterSpread overAt 100% view
f/2.83.8 µm1.7 pxsharp
f/45.4 µm2.4 pxslight softening
f/5.67.5 µm3.4 pxvisibly soft
f/810.7 µm4.9 pxvisibly soft
f/1114.8 µm6.7 pxvisibly soft
f/1621.5 µm9.8 pxvisibly soft
f/2229.5 µm13.4 pxvisibly soft

Maximum print sizes#

At 12 MP the Fujifilm XQ2 produces 4,000 × 3,000 pixel images. See the 12 megapixel guide or the print size calculator.

ResolutionTypical useInchesCentimetres
300 DPIPhoto-lab quality13.3 × 10.0 in34 × 25 cm
240 DPIFine-art inkjet16.7 × 12.5 in42 × 32 cm
200 DPIWall print20.0 × 15.0 in51 × 38 cm
150 DPIPoster, viewed from 1 m+26.7 × 20.0 in68 × 51 cm

Night-sky exposure limits#

Longest exposure before stars trail. The NPF rule accounts for pixel pitch and is stricter than the classic 500 rule — use it for pin-sharp stars on high-resolution sensors.

Focal length500 ruleNPF f/1.8NPF f/2.8NPF f/4
4 mm (16 mm eq.)31.8 s32.2 s41.0 s51.5 s
5 mm (20 mm eq.)25.4 s25.8 s32.8 s41.2 s
6 mm (24 mm eq.)21.2 s21.5 s27.3 s34.3 s
9 mm (35 mm eq.)14.1 s14.3 s18.2 s22.9 s
13 mm (51 mm eq.)9.8 s9.9 s12.6 s15.8 s

Open the NPF / 500 rule calculator →

Handheld shutter speed guide#

The reciprocal rule uses the equivalent focal length. High-resolution sensors may need one stop faster than this for pixel-sharp results.

Focal lengthNo stabilisation (1/equiv. focal)With 3-stop ISWith 5-stop IBIS
6 mm1/25 s0.3 s1.3 s
13 mm1/50 s1/6 s0.6 s
25 mm1/100 s1/13 s0.3 s
51 mm1/200 s1/25 s1/6 s

Lens#

The Fujifilm XQ2 has a built-in, non-interchangeable lens. Use the real focal length of that lens with the tables above; its full-frame equivalent is that number × 3.93.

Frequently asked questions#

What is the crop factor of the Fujifilm XQ2?

The Fujifilm XQ2 has a crop factor of 3.93× relative to 35 mm full frame (diagonal 11.0 mm vs 43.3 mm).

What size is the Fujifilm XQ2 sensor?

8.8 × 6.6 mm (2/3"), an area of 58 mm² — 7% of full frame.

Is the Fujifilm XQ2 full frame?

No — its sensor is 2/3", which is 14.9× smaller in area than full frame.

How many megapixels does the Fujifilm XQ2 have?

12 megapixels (4,000 × 3,000 pixels), enough for a 13 × 10 inch print at 300 DPI.

How long can I expose the night sky with the Fujifilm XQ2?

With a 5 mm lens (20 mm equivalent) the 500 rule gives 25 s and the stricter NPF rule at f/2.8 gives 33 s.

Sources & licences#

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources

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