Fujifilm A150 vs Fujifilm XP70

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm A150 and Fujifilm XP70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was announced 5 years prior to the Fujifilm XP70 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm A150 grades versus the Fujifilm XP70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A150 and Fujifilm FinePix XP70. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm A150 Gallery and Fujifilm XP70 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm A150 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP70 has specifications of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A150 and Fujifilm XP70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A150 against the Fujifilm XP70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and Fujifilm XP70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A150 and Fujifilm XP70.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP70 to offer you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.