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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S70 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix Z71
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S70 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon S70, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the S70 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was brought out 7 months after the S70 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z70 scores against the S70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Nikon S70

 Z70 S70 
ReleasedFebruary 2010August 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the FujiFilm Z70

 S70 Z70 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution288k230kCrisper screen (+58k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon S70

 Z70 S70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z70 provides outer 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) whilst the Nikon S70 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z70 against the S70.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z70 and S70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z70 and S70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you should take the age of the cameras into account. The younger Z70 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S70 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Street photography info
Nikon S70 Street photography info
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z70
Sports photography with Nikon S70
25
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography features
Nikon S70 Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S70 Landscape photography advice
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging information
Nikon S70 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon S70
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Nikon Coolpix S70
Also Known as FinePix Z71 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-08-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 288 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $130 $290