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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony H70

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony H70 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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony H70 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Sony H70, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was launched 3 years later than the H70 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores versus the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Sony H70

 Fujifilm XP70 H70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Fujifilm XP70

 H70 Fujifilm XP70 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony H70

 Fujifilm XP70 H70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 has 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) while the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP70 versus Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and the H70.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and H70.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm XP70 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography info
Sony H70 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography advice
Sony H70 Travel photography advice
65
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
Landscape photography with Sony H70
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
Vlogging with Sony H70
34
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
29
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Sony H70
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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) 194g (0.43 lb)
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 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $199 $199