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FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony W730

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix XP11
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP30
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony W730 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the FujiFilm XP10 versus Sony W730, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the W730 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the XP10 scores against the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Sony W730

 XP10 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the FujiFilm XP10

 W730 XP10 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Sony W730

 XP10 W730 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm XP10 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the XP10 against the W730.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XP10 and W730.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W730 to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older XP10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography info
Sony W730 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
60
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than others (122g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
30
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography advice
Sony W730 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
71
lighter than others (122 grams)
comes with touch focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography factors
Sony W730 Landscape photography factors
27
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging info
Sony W730 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition in class (135g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Sony W730
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Also called FinePix XP11 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $175 $138