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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP80
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm XP70 versus Sony HX7V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was released 2 years after the HX7V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores against the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm XP70 HX7V 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm XP70

 HX7V Fujifilm XP70 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm XP70 HX7V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 has outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP70 versus Sony HX7V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the HX7V.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm XP70 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX7V Portrait photography advice
35
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography factors
Sony HX7V Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography features
Sony HX7V Sports photography features
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography details
Sony HX7V Travel photography details
65
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography info
Sony HX7V Landscape photography info
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
no Timelapse function
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging factors
Sony HX7V Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
32
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Sony HX7V
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 208g (0.46 pounds)
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 All around 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $199 $499