Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony ILCE-QX1

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X-T2 and the Sony ILCE-QX1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Fujifilm X-T2 was introduced in July 2016 and Sony ILCE-QX1 was introduced in September 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-T2 over Sony ILCE-QX1.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony ILCE-QX1 over Fujifilm X-T2.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Fujifilm X-T2 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 1,000k dot resolution and Sony ILCE-QX1 has a [] Fixed screen with 0k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm X-T2 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Sony ILCE-QX1 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Sony ILCE-QX1) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Electronic Viewfinder on Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm X-T2 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 1.16x (0.77x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Sony ILCE-QX1.

Fujifilm X-T2 features a 24.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 368.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 200 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Sony ILCE-QX1 features a 20.1 megapixel APS-C [] sensor with dimensions of 23.2 x 15.4 mm and a total area of 237.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 16,000.

Fujifilm X-T2 has CMOS X-TRANS III sensor

Fujifilm X-T2 is equipped with X-Processor Pro2 processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3:2 (4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000), 16:9 (6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2384, 3008 x 1688), 1:1 (4000 x 4000, 2832 x 2832, 2000 x 2000) with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony ILCE-QX1 is equipped with Bionz X processor and can take pictures up to 5456 x 3632 resolution.

Lens Mount

Fujifilm X-T2 has Fujifilm X lens mount and Sony ILCE-QX1 has Sony E (NEX) lens mount. They both have APS-C sensor but because of a small size difference their crop factors (also called lens multiplier) differ from each other. Fujifilm X-T2 has the crop factor of 1.5x which means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5. Sony ILCE-QX1 has the crop factor of [] which means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times [].

No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X-T2

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X-T2. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Fujifilm X-T2 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Sony ILCE-QX1 nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Fujifilm X-T2) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC on Sony ILCE-QX1

Sony ILCE-QX1 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Fujifilm X-T2 comes with NP-W126S battery pack with battery life of 340 shots and Sony ILCE-QX1 comes with NP-FW50 battery pack with battery life of 440 shots.

External Storage Slots

Fujifilm X-T2 has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots. Sony ILCE-QX1 has a single microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC/Memory Stick Micro card slot.

Shutter

Fujifilm X-T2 has Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X-T2, and up to 1/4000 sec on Sony ILCE-QX1. Fujifilm X-T2 can shoot continuously up to 14.0 fps. Sony ILCE-QX1 can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps.

Flash

Sony ILCE-QX1 has a built-in flash. Fujifilm X-T2 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Fujifilm X-T2.

Fujifilm X-T2 body has dimensions of 133 x 92 x 49 mm (5.24 x 3.62 x 1.93") and Sony ILCE-QX1 body has dimensions of 74 x 70 x 53 mm (2.91 x 2.76 x 2.09"). Fujifilm X-T2 weighs 507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz) and Sony ILCE-QX1 weighs 216 g (0.48 lb / 7.62 oz).

Fujifilm X-T2

Sony ILCE-QX1

133 mm

92 mm

74 mm

70 mm

92 mm

70 mm