Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W730
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2014
- Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
- New Model is Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W730 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony W730, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP70 was released 13 months after the W730 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up versus the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W730 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Sony W730
Fujifilm XP70 | W730 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 13 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm XP70
W730 | Fujifilm XP70 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony W730
Fujifilm XP70 | W730 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 has outside 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) while the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony W730 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the W730.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and W730.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm XP70 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-01-06 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 9cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179g (0.39 pounds) | 122g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 | 240 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45S | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $199 | $138 |