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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S70

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S70 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as Finepix Z91
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Launched August 2009
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S70 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the S70 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Finepix Z90 was introduced 18 months after the S70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Finepix Z90 matches up vs the S70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Nikon S70

 Finepix Z90 S70 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 S70 Finepix Z90 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution288k230kClearer screen (+58k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Nikon S70

 Finepix Z90 S70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S70 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Finepix Z90 and the S70.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and S70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Finepix Z90 and S70.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Finepix Z90 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography features
Nikon S70 Portrait photography features
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Street photography with Nikon S70
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography features
Nikon S70 Sports photography features
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography information
Nikon S70 Travel photography information
68
boasts focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
56
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (160g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Landscape photography with Nikon S70
42
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Vlogging with Nikon S70
31
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (160g)
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Nikon S70
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Nikon Coolpix S70
Also referred to as Finepix Z91 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-08-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 288k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $220 $290