FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S230
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S230 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S230 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix Z70 and Nikon Coolpix S230. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm Z70 Gallery and Nikon S230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Nikon S230
Z70 | S230 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the FujiFilm Z70
S230 | Z70 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon S230
Z70 | S230 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z70 and S230 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S230 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 | Nikon Coolpix S230 | |
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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 |