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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX66

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm XQ2
Sony TX66
(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
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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.

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The 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 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2012Newer by 22 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 TX66 Fujifilm XQ1 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k920kCrisper 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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and TX66 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography features
Sony TX66 Portrait photography features
43
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
42
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography details
Sony TX66 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than others (206g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography advice
Sony TX66 Sports photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (240 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery (240 shots)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (206g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
good battery power (250 shots)
offers touch to focus
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX66 Landscape photography advice
56
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (240 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
lack of Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery power (250 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging info
Sony TX66 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others (206g)
36
fairly wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony TX66
 Fujifilm XQ1Sony 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