Fujifilm XP70 vs Fujifilm X10

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm XP70 vs Fujifilm X10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP70 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XP70 was revealed 19 months after the Fujifilm X10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores against the Fujifilm X10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 and Fujifilm X10. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery and Fujifilm X10 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Fujifilm X10 has proportions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP70 vs Fujifilm X10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the Fujifilm X10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and Fujifilm X10 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and Fujifilm X10.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm XP70 will produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP70 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.