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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W830 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix Z71
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2014
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W830 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the FujiFilm Z70 versus Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Z70 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was announced 4 years prior to the W830 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z70 matches up against the W830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Sony W830

 Z70 W830 

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the FujiFilm Z70

 W830 Z70 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010More modern by 47 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony W830

 Z70 W830 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Z70 has outer 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 W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Z70 versus the W830.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z70 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z70 and W830.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W830 to deliver more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography advice
Sony W830 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z70
Street photography with Sony W830
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography factors
Sony W830 Sports photography factors
25
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Z70
Travel photography with Sony W830
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
67
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z70
Landscape photography with Sony W830
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Z70
Vlogging with Sony W830
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Sony W830
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Also referred to as FinePix Z71 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $128