Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony A55 and Fujifilm X70 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony A55 has external dimensions of 124 x 92 x 85 mm (4.88 x 3.62 x 3.35″) and weighs 500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm X70 has external dimensions of 113 x 64 x 44 mm (4.45 x 2.52 x 1.73″) and weighs 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony A55 and the Fujifilm X70. Fujifilm X70 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 11mm narrower, 28mm shorter and 41mm thinner than Sony A55. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Fujifilm X70 has a built-in lens but Sony A55 doesn't. Once you put a lens on A55, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony A55 and Fujifilm X70.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony A55 and Fujifilm X70.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Fujifilm X70 is significantly lighter (160g ) than the Sony A55 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on A55, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony SLT-A55 nor Fujifilm X70 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top DSLR Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony A55 and Fujifilm X70's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Fujifilm X70 features a
Tilting-only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Sony A55 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful, especially for taking selfies and video.