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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S80

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S80 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix Z71
Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Launched September 2010
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S80 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the S80 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was introduced 7 months before the S80 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z70 grades versus the S80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Nikon S80

 Z70 S80 

Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the FujiFilm Z70

 S80 Z70 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2010Fresher by 7 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kSharper display (+589k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon S80

 Z70 S80 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z70 provides external measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S80 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z70 versus the S80.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z70 and S80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z70 and S80.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S80 to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Z70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S80 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Street photography features
Nikon S80 Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography advice
Nikon S80 Sports photography advice
25
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography advice
Nikon S80 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
60
has touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z70
Landscape photography with Nikon S80
23
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
36
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging factors
Nikon S80 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
30
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon S80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon S80
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Nikon Coolpix S80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Nikon Coolpix S80
Also called as FinePix Z71 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-09-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance 9cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 819k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7")
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 life - 150 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $191