FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX55
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched February 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix Z71
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Revealed July 2011
FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX55 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Z70 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z70 was launched 17 months before the TX55 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z70 scores against the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix Z70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm Z70 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Sony TX55
Z70 | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the FujiFilm Z70
TX55 | Z70 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | February 2010 | Newer by 17 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony TX55
Z70 | TX55 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z70 has outside dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony TX55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z70 versus the TX55.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z70 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.
FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z70 and TX55.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TX55 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Z70 will be behind in sensor tech.
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix Z70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Alternate name | FinePix Z71 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/4.0-4.8 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 9cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | 124 gr (0.27 lb) | 109 gr (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 life | - | 250 photographs |
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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC Internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $130 | $350 |