Fujifilm XF1 vs Sony WX70

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and WX70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was brought out 8 months after the WX70 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up vs the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm XF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the WX70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and WX70 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and WX70.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX70 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XF1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.