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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX70

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony WX70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and WX70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 18 months earlier than the WX70 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the F300EXR scores against the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony WX70

 F300EXR WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 WX70 F300EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 18 months
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony WX70

 F300EXR WX70 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the F300EXR vs the WX70.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and WX70.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX70 will produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography info
Sony WX70 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others in class (114g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Sony WX70
63
lighter than competition in class (215g)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others in class (114g)
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
38
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Sony WX70
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
36
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony WX70
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Alternative name FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $242