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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX300

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP80
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Later Model is Sony WX350
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX300 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX300, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was announced 11 months after the WX300 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores vs the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Sony WX300

 Fujifilm XP70 WX300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2013More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm XP70

 WX300 Fujifilm XP70 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Sony WX300

 Fujifilm XP70 WX300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 features 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) and the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and the WX300.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP70 and WX300.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP70 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX300 Portrait photography advice
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography details
Sony WX300 Travel photography details
65
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than average in class (166g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX300 Landscape photography advice
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging information
Sony WX300 Vlogging information
34
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Sony WX300
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 166 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S NP-BX1
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $199 $330