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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A7R

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
76
Overall
74

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A7R 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F75EXR
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7R II
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A7R Overview

Here, we are looking at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony A7R, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and A7R (36MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and A7R (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The F70EXR was introduced 5 years before the A7R and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the F70EXR grades against the A7R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Sony A7R

 F70EXR A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 A7R F70EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2009Fresher by 55 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony A7R

 F70EXR A7R 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F70EXR enjoys outer measurements 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 A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony A7R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the F70EXR against the A7R.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A7R size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and A7R is 93 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and A7R.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R will provide you with greater detail using its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older F70EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography information
Sony A7R Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW format
83
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Street photography with Sony A7R
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW format
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lighter than average (465 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proof
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (340 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography details
Sony A7R Travel photography details
60
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (465g)
environment proof
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
not so great battery (340 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Landscape photography with Sony A7R
31
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging information
Sony A7R Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
36
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
lighter than average (465 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony A7R
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRSony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Sony Alpha A7R
Also called FinePix F75EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-07-22 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3616 x 2712 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lb) 465g (1.03 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $1,898