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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX9

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX9 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
  • New Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Sony TX9
(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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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX9 Overview

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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The Fujifilm XQ1 was revealed 3 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

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 
LaunchedNovember 2013July 2010More recent by 42 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 TX9 Fujifilm XQ1 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k920kCrisper 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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
43
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")
27
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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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography info
Sony TX9 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than average in class (206g)
60
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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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography information
Sony TX9 Sports photography information
49
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")
34
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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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
64
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
60
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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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX9 Landscape photography factors
56
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
41
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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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX9 Vlogging highlights
34
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)
32
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Sony TX9
 Fujifilm XQ1Sony 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