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Sony TX5 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Comparison

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10 MP | 1/2.4" (6.104 x 4.578 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Sony TX5 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing TX5 and XQ2, two Ultracompact cameras from Sony and Fujifilm. Sony TX5 was introduced to market in February 2010 and Fujifilm XQ2 was launched in January 2015. As you can see, TX5 is 5 years older than XQ2. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

We can expect this to be a close match up because both models are ranked amongst the best in Ultracompact cameras. Out of 152 cameras in this class, Sony TX5 is ranked #6 with an overall score of 42 and Fujifilm XQ2 is ranked #1 with an overall score of 52.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sony TX5 and Fujifilm XQ2 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony TX5 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-02-18
  • 10MP - 1/2.4-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 25-100 mm F3.5-6.3 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 148g. 94 x 57 x 18 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Fujifilm XQ2 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 12MP - 2/3' CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 25-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 12.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 206g. 100 x 59 x 33 mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm XQ1 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sony TX5 and Fujifilm XQ2 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 over Fujifilm XQ2
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Weight
148 g vs 206 g 58 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm XQ2 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
12 MP vs 10 MP 19% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1600s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 10.0fps 2 fps faster
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 6.30 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
7.4m vs 2.9m 4.5m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
4.84µm2 vs 2.80µm2 72% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
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Common Strengths of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and Fujifilm XQ2
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 12.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Common Weaknesses of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and Fujifilm XQ2
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
Sony TX5 vs Fujifilm XQ2: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Sony TX5 and Fujifilm XQ2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony TX5 has external dimensions of 94 x 57 x 18 mm (3.7 x 2.24 x 0.71″) and weighs 148 g (0.33 lb / 5.22 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm XQ2 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 33 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.3″) and weighs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony TX5 and Fujifilm XQ2. Sony TX5 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 6mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 15mm thinner than Fujifilm XQ2.

Sony TX5 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sony TX5 and Fujifilm XQ2 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Sony TX5 and Fujifilm XQ2.

Sony TX5 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Sony TX5 and Fujifilm XQ2 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony TX5 is significantly lighter (58g ) than the Fujifilm XQ2 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony TX5 and Fujifilm XQ2's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Sony TX5 vs Fujifilm XQ2: Sensor Comparison

Sony TX5 has a 10.0MP 1/2.4-inch (6.104 x 4.578 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm XQ2 has a 12.0MP 2/3' (8.8 x 6.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and features EXR Processor II processor.

Below you can see the TX5 and XQ2 sensor size comparison.

Sony TX5 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony TX5 and Fujifilm XQ2 Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm XQ2 has a 2.1x Larger sensor area than Sony TX5. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Sony TX5 vs Fujifilm XQ2 Lens Specs Comparison

Sony TX5 features a 25-100 mm F3.5-6.3 4× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XQ2 features a 25-100 mm F1.8-4.9 4× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 25mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Fujifilm XQ2 is faster than Sony TX5 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 100mm. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Fujifilm XQ2 is faster than Sony TX5 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

TX5
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Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Telezoom

Compact Cameras

TX5
XQ2
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
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Max Aperture at Tele

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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Max Aperture at Wide

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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Sony TX5 and Fujifilm XQ2 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sony TX5 and Fujifilm XQ2 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sony TX5 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ2 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.4" (6.104 x 4.578 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Sony TX5 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XQ2 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.4" (6.104 x 4.578 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Sony TX5 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ2 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
9 Focus Points
100 mm Tele Lens
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.30
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Wireless Connection
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Sony TX5 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XQ2 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
148g
Body Thickness 18mm
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.4" (6.104 x 4.578 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
206g
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
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Sony TX5 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XQ2 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.4" (6.104 x 4.578 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Sony TX5 vs Fujifilm XQ2: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sony TX5 and Fujifilm XQ2, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sony TX5 and Fujifilm XQ2 scores compare:

Sony TX5
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #10 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #691 out of 1243 in all Cameras
Fujifilm XQ2
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #3 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #465 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XQ2 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sony TX5 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Sony TX5. Otherwise, Fujifilm XQ2 is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Sony TX5 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Fujifilm XQ2
Brand Sony Fujifilm
Announced 2010-02-18 2015-01-14
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Size 1/2.4-inch 2/3'
Dimensions 6.104 x 4.578 mm 8.8 x 6.6 mm
Area 27.94mm2 58.08mm2
Megapixels 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-100 mm (4×) 25-100 mm (4×)
Max Aperture F3.5-6.3 F1.8-4.9
Macro Focus Range 1cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1600s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 2.90 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 148g 206g
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 18mm 100 x 59 x 33mm
Battery Life n/a 240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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