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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix Z707EXR
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very well matched but the Z700EXR (1/2") and TX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Z700EXR was manufactured 6 months after the TX1 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z700EXR scores against the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Sony TX1

 Z700EXR TX1 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 TX1 Z700EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony TX1

 Z700EXR TX1 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z700EXR comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z700EXR against the TX1.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z700EXR and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z700EXR and TX1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z700EXR because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the FujiFilm Z700EXR will resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Street photography with Sony TX1
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (158g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Sports photography with Sony TX1
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Travel photography with Sony TX1
55
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (158g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX1 Landscape photography highlights
33
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony TX1 Vlogging highlights
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (158 grams)
28
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Sony TX1
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Also called FinePix Z707EXR -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 9cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $350