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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony a5000

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony a5000 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F75EXR
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-3N
  • Updated by Sony a5100
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony a5000 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony a5000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and a5000 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was brought out 5 years earlier than the a5000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the F70EXR grades against the a5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Sony a5000

 F70EXR a5000 

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 a5000 F70EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2009Newer by 54 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony a5000

 F70EXR a5000 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR comes with exterior 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 a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony a5000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the F70EXR versus the a5000.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and a5000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and a5000.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F70EXR featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony a5000 will result in greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography advice
Sony a5000 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
70
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography advice
Sony a5000 Street photography advice
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
78
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography features
Sony a5000 Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
59
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (420 shots)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography advice
Sony a5000 Travel photography advice
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
very long zoom (270mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
78
good battery life (420 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony a5000 Landscape photography highlights
31
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (420 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F70EXR
Vlogging with Sony a5000
28
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
32
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony a5000
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRSony Alpha a5000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Sony Alpha a5000
Otherwise known as FinePix F75EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-07-22 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3616 x 2712 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1089
Other
Battery life - 420 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $280 $448