Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H70

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X10 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and H70 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X10 was unveiled 19 months after the H70 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X10 scores vs the H70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 features exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X10 and Sony H70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the H70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and H70 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and H70.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony H70 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X10 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.