Reasons to choose FinePix F70EXR
Released in 2009, FinePix F70EXR has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 205 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S800
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
FinePix F70EXR38 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S800- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 7 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The Cyber-shot DSC-S800 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix F70EXRMetricCyber-shot DSC-S800
10 MPEffective pixels8.1 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor7.11 × 5.33
1.75 µmPixel pitch2.16 µm
3.07 µm²Pixel area4.68 µm²
32.55 MP/cm²Pixel density21.37 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
205 gWeight245 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Lithium-ion NP-50 battery Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Cyber-shot DSC-S800 has the larger sensor area. The FinePix F70EXR has the lighter body. The FinePix F70EXR has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix F70EXR is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-S800
Released in 2007, Cyber-shot DSC-S800 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8.1 MP effective resolution, and a 245 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.