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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(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
Sony HX7V
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm X10 HX7V 
LaunchedJuly 2012July 2011Newer by 12 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm X10

 HX7V Fujifilm X10 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm X10 HX7V 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography features
Sony HX7V Portrait photography features
49
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
29
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography highlights
Sony HX7V Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography details
Sony HX7V Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography info
Sony HX7V Travel photography info
60
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (350 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography information
Sony HX7V Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (270 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
lack of Timelapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X10
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
32
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Sony HX7V
 Fujifilm X10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
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