Fujifilm X10 vs Sony HX7V
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38 Features
57 Overall
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92 Imaging
38 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Announced July 2012
- New Model is Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony HX7V Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X10 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and HX7V (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm X10 was revealed 12 months after the HX7V so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Sony HX7V
Fujifilm X10 | HX7V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm X10
HX7V | Fujifilm X10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Sony HX7V
Fujifilm X10 | HX7V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm X10 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X10 versus Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 against the HX7V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and HX7V is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and HX7V.
As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX7V will provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X10 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Fujifilm X10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm X10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-07-11 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.8" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 85% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/1000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 350g (0.77 lb) | 208g (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 245 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $600 | $499 |