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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S230

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S230 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix Z71
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2009
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S230 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the S230 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z70 was brought out 13 months after the S230 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z70 matches up versus the S230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Nikon S230

 Z70 S230 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the FujiFilm Z70

 S230 Z70 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon S230

 Z70 S230 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z70 has got outer dimensions 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 S230 has sizing of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Z70 and the S230.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z70 and S230 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z70 and S230.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the FujiFilm Z70 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Z70 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S230 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z70
Street photography with Nikon S230
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography info
Nikon S230 Sports photography info
25
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography info
Nikon S230 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S230 Landscape photography advice
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging features
Nikon S230 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
28
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon S230
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Nikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Nikon Coolpix S230
Also referred to as FinePix Z71 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-02-03
Physical type 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 2000
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 115g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $130 $150