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 TX7 and Fujifilm XQ2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony TX7 has external dimensions of 98 x 60 x 18 mm (3.86 x 2.36 x 0.71″) and weighs 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 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 TX7 and Fujifilm XQ2. Sony TX7 is 2mm narrower and 15mm thinner than Fujifilm XQ2 but it is also 1mm taller.
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Comparison image of Sony TX7 and Fujifilm XQ2 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Sony TX7 and Fujifilm XQ2.
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Comparison image of Sony TX7 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 TX7 is significantly lighter (57g ) than the Fujifilm XQ2 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weight Comparison
Compact Cameras
Thickness Comparison
Compact Cameras
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 nor Fujifilm XQ2 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony TX7's 3.5" LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm XQ2's 3" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Sony TX7 has a 10.0MP 1/2.4" (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 TX7 and XQ2 sensor size comparison.
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Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony TX7 and Fujifilm XQ2 Cameras
As seen above, Fujifilm XQ2 has a 2.1x Larger sensor area than Sony TX7. 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 TX7 features a 25-100 mm F3.5-4.6 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 TX7 at this focal length.
Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 100mm. However, with a max aperture of f4.60, Sony TX7 is faster than Fujifilm XQ2 at this focal length.
Wide Coverage
Compact Cameras
Max Aperture at Tele
Compact Cameras
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Max Aperture at Wide
Compact Cameras
In this section, we rank and compare Sony TX7 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 TX7 for Portrait Photography
Fujifilm XQ2 for Portrait Photography
Image Stabilization
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 Focus Mode
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
Read the details
Sony TX7 for Street Photography
Fujifilm XQ2 for Street Photography
Image Stabilization
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
No Manual Focus Mode
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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 TX7 for Sports Photography
Fujifilm XQ2 for Sports Photography
Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
9 Focus Points
100 mm Tele Lens
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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
Read the details
Sony TX7 for Daily Photography
Fujifilm XQ2 for Daily Photography
Compact Body
149g
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 TX7 for Landscape Photography
Fujifilm XQ2 for Landscape Photography
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.4" (6.104 x 4.578 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
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
Read the details
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 TX7 and Fujifilm XQ2, below you can find their scores in five different aspects.
Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 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 TX7 and Fujifilm XQ2 scores compare:
Sony TX7
Ranked
#41 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked
#884 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Fujifilm XQ2
Ranked
#2 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked
#437 out of 1220 in all Cameras
Fujifilm XQ2 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sony TX7 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Sony TX7. Otherwise, Fujifilm XQ2 is the better camera overall.
| General |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Fujifilm XQ2 |
| Brand |
Sony |
Fujifilm |
| Announced |
2010-01-07 |
2015-01-14 |
| Body Type |
Ultracompact |
Ultracompact |
Sensor |
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| Type |
BSI-CMOS |
CMOS X-TRANS II |
| Size |
1/2.4" |
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 |
3456 x 2592 |
4000 x 3000 |
| Max Native Light sensitivity |
3,200 ISO |
12,800 ISO |
| Min Native Light sensitivity |
125 ISO |
100 ISO |
| RAW Support |
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Autofocus |
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| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
9 |
n/a |
Lens |
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| Manual Focus |
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| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Lens Focal Range |
25-100 mm (4×) |
25-100 mm (4×) |
| Max Aperture |
F3.5-4.6 |
F1.8-4.9 |
| Macro Focus Range |
1cm |
3cm |
Screen |
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| Type |
Fixed type |
Fixed type |
| Size |
3.5" |
3" |
| Resolution |
921k dots |
920k dots |
| Touch Screen |
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Viewfinder |
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| Viewfinder |
None |
None |
Photography Features |
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| Max Mechanical Shutter |
1/1600s |
1/4000s |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
Optical |
Optical |
| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
3.80 m |
7.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
| External Flash |
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| Continuous Shooting |
10.0 fps |
12.0 fps |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| WB Bracketing |
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Video Features |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
AVCHD |
H.264 |
| Microphone Port |
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Connectivity |
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| Wireless Connectivity |
None |
Built-In |
| HDMI |
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Physical |
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| Environmental Sealing |
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| Weight |
149g |
206g |
| Dimensions |
98 x 60 x 18mm |
100 x 59 x 33mm |
| Battery Life |
n/a |
240 shots |
Other Features |
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| Timelapse Recording |
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| GPS |
None |
None |
DxO Sensor Scores |
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