FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax X70
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Announced February 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S1770
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Released March 2009
FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax X70 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S1600 was brought out 12 months after the X70 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S1600 matches up vs the X70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax X70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Pentax X70. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Pentax X70
S1600 | X70 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | March 2009 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the FujiFilm S1600
X70 | S1600 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Pentax X70
S1600 | X70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 has outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
See the FujiFilm S1600 versus Pentax X70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S1600 and the X70.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and X70 is 78 and 71 respectively.
FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and X70.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger S1600 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Pentax X70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Pentax X70 |
Also called as | FinePix S1770 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2009-03-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/4.0-4.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 9.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337g (0.74 pounds) | 410g (0.90 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") |
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 model | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $130 | $200 |