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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix Z71
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • New Model is Nikon Z7 II
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon Z7, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z70 (12MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the Z70 (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Z70 was released 9 years prior to the Z7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm Z70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z70 matches up vs the Z7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Nikon Z7

 Z70 Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the FujiFilm Z70

 Z7 Z70 
RevealedAugust 2018February 2010More recent by 104 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon Z7

 Z70 Z7 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z70 offers outside 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 Z7 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z70 and the Z7.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z70 and Z7 is 96 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z70 and Z7.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z70 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon Z7 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 34MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Z70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography factors
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
86
manual focus
MP count high (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Street photography advice
Nikon Z7 Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography advice
Nikon Z7 Sports photography advice
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Z70
Travel photography with Nikon Z7
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
66
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count high (46MP)
not so great battery (330 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z70
Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Nikon Z7
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Nikon Z7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Nikon Z7
Also called FinePix Z71 -
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2010-02-02 2018-08-23
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focus range 9cm -
Number of lenses - 15
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.2"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200s
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 675 gr (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2668
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal XQD card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $2,797