Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX66
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed November 2013
- Successor is Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Announced February 2012
Photography Glossary Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX66 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and TX66 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm XQ1 was revealed 22 months after the TX66 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades vs the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Sony TX66
| Fujifilm XQ1 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2013 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Fujifilm XQ1
| TX66 | Fujifilm XQ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+310k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony TX66
| Fujifilm XQ1 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 offers external measurements 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 TX66 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).
Check the Fujifilm XQ1 versus Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 and the TX66.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and TX66 is 92 and 97 respectively.
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ1 and TX66.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TX66 will result in more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Fujifilm XQ1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm XQ1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2013-11-26 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow syncho | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| 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 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 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery style | 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 shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $500 | $350 |
