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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S220

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S220 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix Z71
Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S220 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S220, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the S220 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z70 was launched 13 months after the S220 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z70 matches up versus the S220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Nikon S220

 Z70 S220 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the FujiFilm Z70

 S220 Z70 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon S220

 Z70 S220 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z70 provides external measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S220 has specifications of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

See the FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S220 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z70 and the S220.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z70 and S220 is 96 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z70 and S220.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm Z70 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Z70 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z70
Portrait photography with Nikon S220
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z70
Street photography with Nikon S220
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography factors
Nikon S220 Sports photography factors
25
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography advice
Nikon S220 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
52
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z70
Landscape photography with Nikon S220
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S220 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon S220
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Nikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Nikon Coolpix S220
Also Known as FinePix Z71 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-02-03
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 2000
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 100 grams (0.22 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $56