Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX5

Below is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and TX5 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was unveiled 3 years later than the TX5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up versus the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XQ1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ1 has outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony TX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 against the TX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and TX5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ1 and TX5.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm XQ1 will resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XQ1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.