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Fujifilm XP70 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm XP70 vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP60
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP80
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP70 vs Fujifilm Z30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was brought out 4 years later than the Fujifilm Z30 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores against the Fujifilm Z30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Fujifilm Z30

 Fujifilm XP70 Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 60 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Fujifilm XP70

 Fujifilm Z30 Fujifilm XP70 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Fujifilm Z30

 Fujifilm XP70 Fujifilm Z30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z30 has dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP70 vs Fujifilm Z30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 against the Fujifilm Z30.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and Fujifilm Z30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and Fujifilm Z30.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP70 to deliver extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP70 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography info
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography features
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (110g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography highlights
65
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
lighter than competition in class (110g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography factors
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (210 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Fujifilm Z30
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 9cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 3 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S NP-45
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $199 $150