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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon S31

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F75EXR
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Launched June 2013
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon S31 Overview

Here, we are looking at the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Nikon S31, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the S31 (10MP) is very similar but the F70EXR (1/2") and S31 (1/2.9") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was manufactured 4 years before the S31 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the F70EXR scores vs the S31 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Nikon S31

 F70EXR S31 

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 S31 F70EXR 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2009More recent by 47 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Nikon S31

 F70EXR S31 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR features external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S31 has specifications of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Nikon S31 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the F70EXR compared to the S31.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and S31 is 93 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the F70EXR and S31.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The F70EXR has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The older F70EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography advice
Nikon S31 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography advice
Nikon S31 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
52
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Sports photography with Nikon S31
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
24
weather proof
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Travel photography camera
60
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
weather proof
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography info
Nikon S31 Landscape photography info
31
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F70EXR
Vlogging with Nikon S31
28
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
24
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (29mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Nikon S31
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRNikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Nikon Coolpix S31
Also called as FinePix F75EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-22 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.9"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3616 x 2712 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 7.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $90