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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX30

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XQ1
Sony TX30
(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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Sony TX30

 Fujifilm XQ2 TX30 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2013More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 TX30 Fujifilm XQ2 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k920kClearer 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 typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography features
Sony TX30 Portrait photography features
43
manual focus
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
38
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Street photography with Sony TX30
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (206 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography advice
Sony TX30 Sports photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (240 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery power (240 per charge)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (206g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
environment proofing
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX30 Landscape photography highlights
56
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (240 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
missing Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging information
Sony TX30 Vlogging information
34
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (206g)
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony TX30
 Fujifilm XQ2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
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