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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(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 January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XQ1
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and TX200V (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was introduced 3 years after the TX200V which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades against the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Sony TX200V

 Fujifilm XQ2 TX200V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 36 months
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Fujifilm XQ2

 TX200V Fujifilm XQ2 
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k920kCrisper screen (+310k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony TX200V

 Fujifilm XQ2 TX200V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ2 comes with physical 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 TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony TX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 compared to the TX200V.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and TX200V is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ2 and TX200V.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ2 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TX200V will offer you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XQ2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
43
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
36
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Street photography with Sony TX200V
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (206g)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
49
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX200V Travel photography highlights
64
better than average battery life (240 CIPA)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (206g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
weather sealing
includes focus by touch
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (240 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX200V Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (206 grams)
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony TX200V
 Fujifilm XQ2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XQ2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 shots 220 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-48 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $299 $500