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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S6900

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S6900 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
  • Other Name is FinePix Z71
Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2015
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S6900 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the FujiFilm Z70 versus Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Z70 (12MP) and S6900 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was introduced 6 years prior to the S6900 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z70 grades against the S6900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Nikon S6900

 Z70 S6900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the FujiFilm Z70

 S6900 Z70 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2010More recent by 61 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon S6900

 Z70 S6900 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z70 features outer 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) whilst the Nikon S6900 has dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Z70 versus the S6900.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z70 and S6900 is 96 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z70 and S6900.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6900 to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Z70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6900 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Street photography information
Nikon S6900 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (181 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z70
Sports photography with Nikon S6900
25
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6900 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
67
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (181g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z70
Landscape photography with Nikon S6900
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6900 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
70
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (181 grams)
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon S6900
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Nikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Nikon Coolpix S6900
Also called FinePix Z71 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2015-02-10
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 9cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 181g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 180 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $190