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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX55

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Announced November 2013
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and TX55 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was unveiled 2 years later than the TX55 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades vs the TX55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Sony TX55

 Fujifilm XQ1 TX55 
AnnouncedNovember 2013July 2011Fresher by 29 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 TX55 Fujifilm XQ1 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k920kSharper display (+310k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony TX55

 Fujifilm XQ1 TX55 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 features external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs the TX55.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and TX55 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and TX55.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX55 will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Portrait photography camera
43
manual focus
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
36
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography info
Sony TX55 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (206g)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography features
Sony TX55 Sports photography features
49
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (240 shots)
has phase detect AF
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery pack (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography information
Sony TX55 Travel photography information
64
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
great battery pack (250 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
56
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery pack (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ1
Vlogging with Sony TX55
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (206g)
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony TX55
 Fujifilm XQ1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-11-26 2011-07-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 109 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-48 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Price at release $500 $350