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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H70

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H70 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm Z30 versus Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the H70 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades vs the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Sony H70

 Fujifilm Z30 H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Fujifilm Z30

 H70 Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Sony H70

 Fujifilm Z30 H70 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 provides exterior dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the H70.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and H70 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and H70.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony H70 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
Portrait photography with Sony H70
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
Sony H70 Street photography info
55
lighter than average (110 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Sony H70
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography details
Sony H70 Travel photography details
56
lighter than average (110g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography factors
Sony H70 Landscape photography factors
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Sony H70
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD 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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-45 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $199