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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W610

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Successor is Fujifilm X20
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W610 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and W610 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was announced 7 months after the W610 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up against the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Sony W610

 Fujifilm X10 W610 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2012Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Fujifilm X10

 W610 Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Sony W610

 Fujifilm X10 W610 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 offers outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X10 and Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the W610.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and W610 is 83 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and W610.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W610 will show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X10
Portrait photography with Sony W610
49
manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography features
Sony W610 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (350 grams)
56
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography features
Sony W610 Travel photography features
60
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (350 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X10
Landscape photography with Sony W610
55
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X10
Vlogging with Sony W610
32
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (350 grams)
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Sony W610
 Fujifilm X10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-11 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/1000s -
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $200