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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony A700

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
50
Features
58
Overall
53

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Older Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP50
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Introduced December 2007
  • Superseded the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Replacement is Sony A77
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony A700 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony A700, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP30 was revealed 3 years after the A700 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP30 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades versus the A700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony A700

 Fujifilm XP30 A700 
IntroducedAugust 2011December 2007More modern by 45 months

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Fujifilm XP30

 A700 Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony A700

 Fujifilm XP30 A700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony A700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the A700.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and A700 is 94 and 58 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and A700.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP30 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm XP30 will render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography information
Sony A700 Portrait photography information
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Sony A700
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography information
Sony A700 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Sony A700
65
environment proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
49
weather proof
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography features
Sony A700 Landscape photography features
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
62
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
no liveview
megapixel count low (12MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging information
Sony A700 Vlogging information
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony A700
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2011-08-16 2007-12-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4272 x 2848
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 768 gr (1.69 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots 1 2
Cost at launch $240 $1,000