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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XQ2
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX100V Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and TX100V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was launched 2 years after the TX100V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up vs the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Sony TX100V

 Fujifilm XQ1 TX100V 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2011Newer by 36 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Fujifilm XQ1

 TX100V Fujifilm XQ1 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k920kCrisper screen (+309k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony TX100V

 Fujifilm XQ1 TX100V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ1 has outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Sony TX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 compared to the TX100V.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and TX100V is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ1 and TX100V.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX100V will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ1 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography information
Sony TX100V Portrait photography information
43
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography features
Sony TX100V Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than average (206g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX100V Sports photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography information
Sony TX100V Travel photography information
64
great battery pack (240 per charge)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (206g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (147g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography info
Sony TX100V Landscape photography info
56
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (240 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
lack of Timelapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average (206 grams)
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony TX100V
 Fujifilm XQ1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $380