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FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XP120

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XP120 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix Z71
Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP130
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XP120 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the FujiFilm Z70 and Fujifilm XP120, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z70 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was released 8 years prior to the Fujifilm XP120 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z70 matches up versus the Fujifilm XP120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Fujifilm XP120

 Z70 Fujifilm XP120 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the FujiFilm Z70

 Fujifilm XP120 Z70 
LaunchedJanuary 2017February 2010More recent by 84 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Fujifilm XP120

 Z70 Fujifilm XP120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XP120 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z70 has physical dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP120 has sizing of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm Z70 and Fujifilm XP120 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z70 compared to the Fujifilm XP120.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XP120 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z70 and Fujifilm XP120 is 96 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XP120 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XP120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z70 and Fujifilm XP120.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm XP120 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older Z70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XP120 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XP120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z70
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP120
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Street photography information
Fujifilm XP120 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography factors
25
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography features
Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
67
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
bad battery life (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography details
23
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XP120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Fujifilm XP120
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Fujifilm FinePix XP120
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Also called as FinePix Z71 -
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2017-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 203 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1")
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 - 210 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $229