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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S2900 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix Z71
Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z70 (12MP) and S2900 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was introduced 6 years earlier than the S2900 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z70 grades against the S2900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Nikon S2900

 Z70 S2900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the FujiFilm Z70

 S2900 Z70 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2010More recent by 60 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon S2900

 Z70 S2900 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Z70 comes with external dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S2900 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon S2900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z70 and the S2900.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z70 and S2900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z70 and S2900.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S2900 to give you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Z70 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography information
Nikon S2900 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z70
Sports photography with Nikon S2900
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S2900 Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
70
great battery life (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography features
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography features
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
44
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery life (250 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Z70
Vlogging with Nikon S2900
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
32
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon S2900
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Nikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Nikon Coolpix S2900
Also called as FinePix Z71 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $117