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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX7

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX7 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 TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and TX7 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was announced 3 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XQ1 scores against the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Sony TX7

 Fujifilm XQ1 TX7 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2010Fresher by 48 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 TX7 Fujifilm XQ1 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony TX7

 Fujifilm XQ1 TX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 offers exterior 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 TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 against the TX7.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and TX7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ1 and TX7.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm XQ1 will give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XQ1 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX7 Portrait photography factors
43
has manual focus
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Street photography with Sony TX7
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than average (206 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX7 Sports photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (240 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery (240 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (206g)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
59
provides touch focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography info
Sony TX7 Landscape photography info
56
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (240 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
relatively wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ1
Vlogging with Sony TX7
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (206g)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony TX7
 Fujifilm XQ1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-11-26 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $300