Fujifilm X70 vs Olympus E-420
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Fujifilm X70 vs Olympus E-420 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
- 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
- Introduced January 2016
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- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Introduced June 2008
- Older Model is Olympus E-410
Fujifilm X70 vs Olympus E-420 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X70 versus Olympus E-420, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and E-420 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and E-420 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe Fujifilm X70 was launched 7 years later than the E-420 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X70 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X70 scores versus the E-420 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm X70 vs Olympus E-420 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X70 and Olympus E-420. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X70 Gallery and Olympus E-420 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Olympus E-420
Fujifilm X70 | E-420 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | June 2008 | Fresher by 93 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Fujifilm X70
E-420 | Fujifilm X70 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Olympus E-420
Fujifilm X70 | E-420 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Fujifilm X70 vs Olympus E-420 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X70 features physical dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-420 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X70 versus Olympus E-420 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X70 versus the E-420.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X70 and E-420 is 86 and 77 respectively.
Fujifilm X70 vs Olympus E-420 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X70 and E-420.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X70 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X70 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X70 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X70 vs Olympus E-420 Specifications
Fujifilm X70 | Olympus E-420 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm X70 | Olympus E-420 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2016-01-15 | 2008-06-23 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR Processor II | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 77 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-16.0 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 340 grams (0.75 lbs) | 426 grams (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 527 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 500 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-95 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $700 | $999 |