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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W560 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix Z71
Sony W560
(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
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W560 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was revealed 11 months prior to the W560 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Z70 scores against the W560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Sony W560

 Z70 W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the FujiFilm Z70

 W560 Z70 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony W560

 Z70 W560 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z70 offers external dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Z70 versus the W560.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z70 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z70 and W560.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W560 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Z70 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W560 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Street photography highlights
Sony W560 Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z70
Sports photography with Sony W560
25
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography advice
Sony W560 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
23
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging details
Sony W560 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Sony W560
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Otherwise known as FinePix Z71 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
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 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $139