FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX1
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as FinePix Z71
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Released August 2009

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX1 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the FujiFilm Z70 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the Z70 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizing.

The Z70 was unveiled 6 months later than the WX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z70 matches up vs the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix Z70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm Z70 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Sony WX1
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Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the FujiFilm Z70
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Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony WX1
Z70 | WX1 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z70 features external dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm Z70 versus Sony WX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Z70 against the WX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z70 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z70 and WX1.
As you can see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z70 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm Z70 will give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix Z70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix Z71 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
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) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/4.0-4.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 9cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $130 | $149 |