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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony H70

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 X-T1 IR vs Sony H70 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony H70, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was brought out 4 years after the H70 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up vs the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Sony H70

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR H70 
ReleasedAugust 2015January 2011More modern by 56 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 H70 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony H70

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR H70 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR enjoys exterior measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR compared to the H70.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony H70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and H70 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and H70.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR includes the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The younger Fujifilm X-T1 IR will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography factors
Sony H70 Portrait photography factors
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography features
Sony H70 Sports photography features
65
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 shots)
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Travel photography with Sony H70
63
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Landscape photography with Sony H70
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging information
Sony H70 Vlogging information
33
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
29
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony H70
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-08-03 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440g (0.97 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 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 life 350 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,299 $199