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Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX9

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2018
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP120
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX9, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was unveiled 7 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XP130 grades against the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Sony TX9

 Fujifilm XP130 TX9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018July 2010Fresher by 92 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Fujifilm XP130

 TX9 Fujifilm XP130 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Sony TX9

 Fujifilm XP130 TX9 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP130 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 and the TX9.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and TX9 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP130 and TX9.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm XP130 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP130 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP130
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
42
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP130
Street photography with Sony TX9
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP130
Sports photography with Sony TX9
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Travel photography factors
Sony TX9 Travel photography factors
69
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Landscape photography features
Sony TX9 Landscape photography features
50
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (240 CIPA)
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
heavier than average (149 grams)
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Sony TX9
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2018-01-24 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB YesUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207g (0.46 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $171 $799