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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX10

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XQ1
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and TX10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was revealed 3 years after the TX10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up versus the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Sony TX10

 Fujifilm XQ2 TX10 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2011More modern by 42 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 TX10 Fujifilm XQ2 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony TX10

 Fujifilm XQ2 TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ2 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Sony TX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 against the TX10.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and TX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ2 and TX10.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ2 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony TX10 will show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ2 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography features
Sony TX10 Portrait photography features
43
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography details
Sony TX10 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition (206 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Sports photography with Sony TX10
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (240 shots)
supports phase detect AF
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography info
Sony TX10 Travel photography info
64
great battery (240 per charge)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (206 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Landscape photography with Sony TX10
56
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (240 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
missing Time Lapse function
46
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX10 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (206 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony TX10
 Fujifilm XQ2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XQ2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $309