Fujifilm Z35 vs Sony HX7V

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was released 24 months before the HX7V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades vs the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z35 offers outside dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z35 versus Sony HX7V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the HX7V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and HX7V.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX7V to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.