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FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix XP11
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP30
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm XP10 and Sony HX7V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The XP10 was manufactured 17 months prior to the HX7V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the XP10 scores against the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Sony HX7V

 XP10 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the FujiFilm XP10

 HX7V XP10 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 17 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Sony HX7V

 XP10 HX7V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm XP10 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm XP10 and Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the XP10 compared to the HX7V.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and HX7V.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX7V to give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older XP10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm XP10
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography info
Sony HX7V Street photography info
60
weather sealing
lighter than competition (135g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
30
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition (135 grams)
weather sealing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
67
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Landscape photography camera
27
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm XP10
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
25
lighter than competition (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
32
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Sony HX7V
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Also referred to as FinePix XP11 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $175 $499