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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX50

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is FinePix F75EXR
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX50 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and WX50 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was revealed 3 years earlier than the WX50 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the F70EXR grades against the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Sony WX50

 F70EXR WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 WX50 F70EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony WX50

 F70EXR WX50 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the F70EXR and the WX50.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and WX50.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The F70EXR having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX50 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older F70EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography advice
Sony WX50 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography info
Sony WX50 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography factors
Sony WX50 Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography features
Sony WX50 Travel photography features
60
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (270mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (117g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
31
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony WX50
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Alternative name FinePix F75EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3616 x 2712 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 pictures
Form 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $280 $250