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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and TX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XQ1 was revealed 4 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades versus the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Sony TX1

 Fujifilm XQ1 TX1 
AnnouncedNovember 2013August 2009More recent by 53 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 TX1 Fujifilm XQ1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony TX1

 Fujifilm XQ1 TX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ1 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 and the TX1.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and TX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ1 and TX1.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm XQ1 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography details
Sony TX1 Portrait photography details
43
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography advice
Sony TX1 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography information
Sony TX1 Sports photography information
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
no Timelapse mode
31
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (206g)
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony TX1
 Fujifilm XQ1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-11-26 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $350