FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX300

Here is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and WX300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The F70EXR was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WX300 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the F70EXR matches up vs the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the F70EXR compared to the WX300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and WX300.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX300 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older F70EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.