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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z70
(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
Sony TX55
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Sony TX55

 Z70 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the FujiFilm Z70

 TX55 Z70 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 17 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony TX55

 Z70 TX55 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z70 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography details
Sony TX55 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Street photography advice
Sony TX55 Street photography advice
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography details
Sony TX55 Sports photography details
25
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography features
Sony TX55 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
69
great battery power (250 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX55 Landscape photography factors
23
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Sony TX55
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
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