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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XQ2
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and TX200V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was brought out 23 months later than the TX200V making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up vs the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Sony TX200V

 Fujifilm XQ1 TX200V 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2012Fresher by 23 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Fujifilm XQ1

 TX200V Fujifilm XQ1 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k920kSharper display (+310k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony TX200V

 Fujifilm XQ1 TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ1 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus the TX200V.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and TX200V is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and TX200V.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ1 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TX200V will offer more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XQ1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX200V Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
36
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than competitors (206g)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography factors
Sony TX200V Sports photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (240 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography factors
Sony TX200V Travel photography factors
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good battery (240 CIPA)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (206 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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weather proofing
provides touch focus
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
56
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (240 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (206g)
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony TX200V
 Fujifilm XQ1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-11-26 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 220 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-48 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $500 $500