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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon S70

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon S70 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2S
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon S70 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon S70, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and S70 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and S70 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was released 4 years after the S70 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores versus the S70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Nikon S70

 Fujifilm X-E2 S70 
RevealedMarch 2014August 2009More modern by 56 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution1040k288kSharper screen (+752k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 S70 Fujifilm X-E2 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon S70

 Fujifilm X-E2 S70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2 features outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon S70 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon S70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus the S70.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and S70 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2 and S70.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E2 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-E2 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E2 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Street photography camera
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Sports photography camera
69
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Travel photography camera
72
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (160g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography features
Nikon S70 Landscape photography features
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
37
fairly wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging advice
Nikon S70 Vlogging advice
34
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Nikon S70
 Fujifilm X-E2Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Nikon Coolpix S70
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2014-03-05 2009-08-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Expeed
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 288 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 350 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID W126 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $450 $290