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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix Z71
Sony WX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Sony WX1

 Z70 WX1 

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the FujiFilm Z70

 WX1 Z70 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony WX1

 Z70 WX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2010August 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

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

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z70
Street photography with Sony WX1
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography advice
Sony WX1 Sports photography advice
25
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography factors
Sony WX1 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Landscape photography camera
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Sony WX1
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
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