Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX30
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Updated by Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Released July 2013
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Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and TX30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
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Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XQ1 scores versus the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Sony TX30
| Fujifilm XQ1 | TX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Fujifilm XQ1
| TX30 | Fujifilm XQ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 920k | Crisper screen (+309k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony TX30
| Fujifilm XQ1 | TX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2013 |  | July 2013 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 features external 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 TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony TX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus the TX30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and TX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and TX30.
As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX30 will give you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
| Fujifilm XQ1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm XQ1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2013-11-26 | 2013-07-26 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | OLED monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow syncho | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 206g (0.45 pounds) | 141g (0.31 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-48 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $500 | $230 |