Fujifilm X100S vs Fujifilm X70

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm X100S vs Fujifilm X70, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100S was announced 3 years before the Fujifilm X70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X100S scores against the Fujifilm X70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X100S and Fujifilm X70. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100S Gallery and Fujifilm X70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100S features exterior measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X70 has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X100S vs Fujifilm X70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X100S compared to the Fujifilm X70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100S and Fujifilm X70 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100S and Fujifilm X70.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm X100S is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.