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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W530 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix Z71
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W530 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was revealed 11 months before the W530 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z70 scores versus the W530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Sony W530

 Z70 W530 

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the FujiFilm Z70

 W530 Z70 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony W530

 Z70 W530 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Z70 features outer dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony W530 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z70 versus the W530.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z70 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z70 and W530.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W530 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Z70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography information
Sony W530 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z70
Street photography with Sony W530
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography advice
Sony W530 Sports photography advice
25
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Z70
Travel photography with Sony W530
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z70
Landscape photography with Sony W530
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Z70
Vlogging with Sony W530
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Sony W530
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Otherwise known as FinePix Z71 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 model NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $269