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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S31

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP80
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S31 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S31, both Waterproof cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP70 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP70 was brought out 7 months later than the S31 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores vs the S31 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Nikon S31

 Fujifilm XP70 S31 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2013More recent by 7 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Fujifilm XP70

 S31 Fujifilm XP70 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S31

 Fujifilm XP70 S31 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S31 has specifications of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S31 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and the S31.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and S31 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and S31.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm XP70 will show greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP70 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography features
Nikon S31 Portrait photography features
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography features
Nikon S31 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
52
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
Sports photography with Nikon S31
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
25
environment proof
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Nikon S31
65
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
environment proof
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.9")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
Vlogging with Nikon S31
34
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
24
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (29mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S31
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Nikon Coolpix S31
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-06 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
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 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S EN-EL12
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $199 $90