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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S70

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S70 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(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
Nikon S70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Nikon S70

 Fujifilm Z300 S70 

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Fujifilm Z300

 S70 Fujifilm Z300 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution288k230kCrisper screen (+58k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S70

 Fujifilm Z300 S70 
ReleasedJune 2009August 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography info
Nikon S70 Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (155g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography details
Nikon S70 Sports photography details
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Travel photography camera
54
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (160g)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z300
Landscape photography with Nikon S70
31
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
36
relatively wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging factors
Nikon S70 Vlogging factors
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S70
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Nikon Coolpix S70
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