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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W550

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W550 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
  • Other Name is FinePix Z71
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W550 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the W550 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z70 scores against the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Sony W550

 Z70 W550 

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the FujiFilm Z70

 W550 Z70 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2010More modern by 17 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony W550

 Z70 W550 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Z70 has got external dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony W550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z70 compared to the W550.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z70 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z70 and W550.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W550 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Z70 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography advice
Sony W550 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Street photography camera
Sony W550 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z70
Sports photography with Sony W550
25
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W550 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z70
Landscape photography with Sony W550
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging information
Sony W550 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Sony W550
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Otherwise known as FinePix Z71 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2011-07-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.80 m
Flash settings 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 124g (0.27 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single -
Retail pricing $130 $119