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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A7

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A7 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F75EXR
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Refreshed by Sony A7 II
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A7 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Sony A7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and A7 (24MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and A7 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F70EXR was introduced 5 years before the A7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the F70EXR grades vs the A7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Sony A7

 F70EXR A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 A7 F70EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2009Fresher by 54 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony A7

 F70EXR A7 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the F70EXR compared to the A7.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and A7 is 93 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and A7.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 will result in more detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older F70EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
82
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography factors
Sony A7 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
79
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (474 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography info
Sony A7 Travel photography info
61
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (474 grams)
environment proofing
decent MP (24MP)
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography factors
Sony A7 Landscape photography factors
31
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
76
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
36
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
lighter than average in class (474g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony A7
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRSony Alpha A7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Sony Alpha A7
Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-07-22 2014-01-22
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3616 x 2712 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 205 grams (0.45 lb) 474 grams (1.04 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $798