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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W730

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W730 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
  • Released January 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP80
Sony W730
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Sony W730

 Fujifilm XP70 W730 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm XP70

 W730 Fujifilm XP70 
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony W730

 Fujifilm XP70 W730 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W730 size comparison

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

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography factors
Sony W730 Portrait photography factors
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition (122g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography information
Sony W730 Travel photography information
65
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition (122g)
includes touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W730 Landscape photography highlights
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Sony W730
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
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