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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW100

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW100 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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP60
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP80
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon AW110
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW100 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm XP70 versus Nikon AW100, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was brought out 2 years after the AW100 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades vs the AW100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm XP70 AW100 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2011Newer by 29 months

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Fujifilm XP70

 AW100 Fujifilm XP70 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm XP70 AW100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW100 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 versus the AW100.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and AW100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and AW100.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm XP70 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography information
Nikon AW100 Portrait photography information
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP70
Street photography with Nikon AW100
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography factors
Nikon AW100 Sports photography factors
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
33
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography info
Nikon AW100 Travel photography info
65
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging information
Nikon AW100 Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
29
rather wide (28mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon AW100
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Nikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Nikon Coolpix AW100
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-06 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus range 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 210 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S EN-EL12
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $199 $299