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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP80
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX50V Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX50V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was unveiled 9 months after the HX50V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades versus the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm XP70 HX50V 
IntroducedJanuary 2014April 2013Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm XP70

 HX50V Fujifilm XP70 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm XP70 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP70 comes with external dimensions 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 HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the HX50V.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and HX50V.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX50V to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP70 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX50V Portrait photography highlights
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography factors
Sony HX50V Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (272g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
58
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (400 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography information
Sony HX50V Travel photography information
65
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
good battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (272 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good battery life (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (272 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Sony HX50V
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 272 gr (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 400 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $199 $439