Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S70
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
- 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
- Introduced June 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
- Released August 2009

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S70 Overview
The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the S70 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z300 was unveiled at a similar time to the S70 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z300 matches up versus the S70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z300 and Nikon Coolpix S70. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z300 Gallery and Nikon S70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Nikon S70
Fujifilm Z300 | S70 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Fujifilm Z300
S70 | Fujifilm Z300 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 288k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+58k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S70
Fujifilm Z300 | S70 | |||
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Released | June 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z300 features external measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S70 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 compared to the S70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z300 and S70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z300 and S70.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S70 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S70 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Nikon Coolpix S70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z300 | Nikon Coolpix S70 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-06-12 | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-6.4 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 9cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 288 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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 ID | NP-45 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $0 | $290 |