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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Later Model is Sony HX20V
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm X70 and Sony HX10V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X70 was manufactured 3 years later than the HX10V and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X70 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X70 scores against the HX10V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm X70 HX10V 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2012Fresher by 48 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Fujifilm X70

 HX10V Fujifilm X70 

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm X70 HX10V 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X70 has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X70 versus the HX10V.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X70 and HX10V is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X70 and HX10V.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X70 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX10V will resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X70 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Portrait photography details
Sony HX10V Portrait photography details
76
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
38
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X70
Street photography with Sony HX10V
78
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Sports photography features
Sony HX10V Sports photography features
65
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Travel photography information
Sony HX10V Travel photography information
78
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (234g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
60
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
45
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX10V Vlogging highlights
74
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (234g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Sony HX10V
 Fujifilm X70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-15 2012-02-28
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 77 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 lbs) 234g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 320 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $700 $616