Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX30
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![Fujifilm XQ2 front Fujifilm XQ2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-XQ2/Fujifilm-XQ2-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
- Older Model is Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Introduced July 2013
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX30 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and TX30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
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The Fujifilm XQ2 was released 18 months after the TX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades versus the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Sony TX30
Fujifilm XQ2 | TX30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2013 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Fujifilm XQ2
TX30 | Fujifilm XQ2 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+309k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony TX30
Fujifilm XQ2 | TX30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Sony TX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 compared to the TX30.
![Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX30 size comparison Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-XQ2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX30-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ2 and TX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.
![Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-XQ2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ2 and TX30.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony TX30 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-XQ2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-XQ2-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Fujifilm XQ2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm XQ2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-01-14 | 2013-07-26 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow syncho | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lb) | 141 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-48 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $299 | $230 |