Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX66

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and TX66 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was brought out 2 years later than the TX66 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XQ2 scores vs the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XQ2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XQ2 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 and the TX66.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and TX66 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ2 and TX66.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX66 will give you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XQ2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.