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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX9

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XQ1
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and TX9 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was released 4 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XQ2 scores versus the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Sony TX9

 Fujifilm XQ2 TX9 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2010More recent by 56 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 TX9 Fujifilm XQ2 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony TX9

 Fujifilm XQ2 TX9 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ2 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony TX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus the TX9.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and TX9 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XQ2 and TX9.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The younger Fujifilm XQ2 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography info
Sony TX9 Portrait photography info
43
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others (206 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography details
Sony TX9 Sports photography details
52
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (240 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
34
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery life (240 per charge)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (206g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
56
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (240 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
lack of Timelapse function
41
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging info
Sony TX9 Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (206 grams)
32
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Sony TX9
 Fujifilm XQ2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XQ2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2010-07-08
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $799