Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX5

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP70 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP70 was brought out 3 years later than the HX5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades versus the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 offers outside 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 HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 against the HX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP70 and HX5.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP70 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm XP70 will deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP70 will have an advantage in sensor tech.