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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony G3

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP80
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony G3 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Sony G3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was released 5 years later than the G3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores vs the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Sony G3

 Fujifilm XP70 G3 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm XP70

 G3 Fujifilm XP70 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony G3

 Fujifilm XP70 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP70 offers external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP70 versus Sony G3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and the G3.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP70 and G3.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP70 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP70 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography info
Sony G3 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Sony G3
65
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography info
Sony G3 Landscape photography info
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
you can focus manually
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Sony G3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $199 $200