Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX9
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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92 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
45
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
37
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
Fujifilm XQ1
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(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
- New Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Sony TX9
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched July 2010
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Below is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very close but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and TX9 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up vs the TX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Sony TX9
| Fujifilm XQ1 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2013 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Fujifilm XQ1
| TX9 | Fujifilm XQ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony TX9
| Fujifilm XQ1 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ1 provides 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) and the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs the TX9.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and TX9 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and TX9.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The younger Fujifilm XQ1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography info
Sony TX9 Street photography info
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than average in class (206g)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (149g)
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Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography information
Sony TX9 Sports photography information
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
better than average battery power (240 shots)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (206 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
has touch focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX9 Landscape photography factors
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX9 Vlogging highlights
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (206g)
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Fujifilm XQ1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm XQ1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2013-11-26 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 surface area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 | ||
| AE 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lb) | 149 gr (0.33 lb) |
| Physical 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 All around 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 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | 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 shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $500 | $799 |
