Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX55

Following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and TX55 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was manufactured 3 years after the TX55 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XQ2 scores against the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony TX55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus the TX55.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and TX55 is 92 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XQ2 and TX55.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ2 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TX55 will produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XQ2 should have an advantage in sensor tech.