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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A58

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
63
Features
72
Overall
66

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A58 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony A57
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A58 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A58, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and A58 (20MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and A58 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The F70EXR was unveiled 5 years earlier than the A58 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the F70EXR grades versus the A58 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Sony A58

 F70EXR A58 

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 A58 F70EXR 
IntroducedNovember 2013July 2009Newer by 52 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony A58

 F70EXR A58 
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F70EXR comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A58 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the F70EXR vs the A58.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A58 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and A58 is 93 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and A58.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F70EXR having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A58 will offer extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography info
Sony A58 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography features
Sony A58 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography factors
Sony A58 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (690 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Travel photography with Sony A58
61
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long zoom (270mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
better than average battery pack (690 CIPA)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony A58 Landscape photography highlights
31
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (690 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony A58 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Sony A58
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRSony SLT-A58
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Sony SLT-A58
Also called as FinePix F75EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-07-22 2013-11-27
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3616 x 2712 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.6 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 492 gr (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 753
Other
Battery life - 690 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $645