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Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP50
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP70
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XP60 and Sony HX7V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP60 was introduced 24 months after the HX7V which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP60 scores vs the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm XP60 HX7V 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2011Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm XP60

 HX7V Fujifilm XP60 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP60 and Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm XP60 HX7V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP60 has got external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 and the HX7V.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP60 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP60 and HX7V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm XP60 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX7V Portrait photography factors
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP60
Street photography with Sony HX7V
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP60
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 Travel photography info
Sony HX7V Travel photography info
68
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP60 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP60
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP60 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP60 and Sony HX7V
 Fujifilm FinePix XP60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $499