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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix Z71
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released July 2010
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was launched 5 months prior to the TX9 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the Z70 matches up vs the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Sony TX9

 Z70 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the FujiFilm Z70

 TX9 Z70 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony TX9

 Z70 TX9 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z70 enjoys outside measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Z70 compared to the TX9.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z70 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z70 and TX9.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z70
Street photography with Sony TX9
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography info
Sony TX9 Sports photography info
25
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX9 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
60
includes touch focus
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography information
Sony TX9 Landscape photography information
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging advice
Sony TX9 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Sony TX9
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Also called as FinePix Z71 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-07-08
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $799