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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony A300

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(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
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP80
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A330
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony A300 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm XP70 versus Sony A300, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and A300 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP70 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XP70 was revealed 6 years later than the A300 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores against the A300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Sony A300

 Fujifilm XP70 A300 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2008Fresher by 73 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Fujifilm XP70

 A300 Fujifilm XP70 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony A300

 Fujifilm XP70 A300 
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and the A300.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and A300 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP70 and A300.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP70 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm XP70 will provide greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP70 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A300 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Sony A300 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography factors
Sony A300 Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A300 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
45
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A300 as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
57
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (10MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging highlights
Sony A300 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Sony A300
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-01-06 2008-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 632 grams (1.39 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 538
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $199 $0