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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H70

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H70 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony H70, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled 8 months later than the H70 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores vs the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony H70

 Fujifilm XP30 H70 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Fujifilm XP30

 H70 Fujifilm XP30 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony H70

 Fujifilm XP30 H70 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 features external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the H70.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and H70.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony H70 to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP30 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Sony H70
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Sony H70
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Sony H70
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography features
Sony H70 Travel photography features
65
environment proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography factors
Sony H70 Landscape photography factors
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
Sony H70 Vlogging info
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
29
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony H70
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $240 $199