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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S1200pj 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix Z71
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2011
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the S1200pj (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was manufactured 18 months prior to the S1200pj making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z70 matches up versus the S1200pj with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Nikon S1200pj

 Z70 S1200pj 

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the FujiFilm Z70

 S1200pj Z70 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon S1200pj

 Z70 S1200pj 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Z70 has outer dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1200pj has proportions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S1200pj in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z70 and the S1200pj.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z70 and S1200pj is 96 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z70 and S1200pj.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S1200pj to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Z70 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z70
Portrait photography with Nikon S1200pj
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Street photography info
Nikon S1200pj Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (186g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S1200pj Sports photography highlights
25
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography features
Nikon S1200pj Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
61
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (186 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z70
Landscape photography with Nikon S1200pj
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (186 grams)
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon S1200pj
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Also called as FinePix Z71 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 0.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 186 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $499