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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S70

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S70 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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 XQ1 vs Nikon S70 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the S70 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and S70 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was brought out 4 years after the S70 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XQ1 scores vs the S70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Nikon S70

 Fujifilm XQ1 S70 
ReleasedNovember 2013August 2009Newer by 53 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k288kClearer display (+632k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 S70 Fujifilm XQ1 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S70

 Fujifilm XQ1 S70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ1 has external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon S70 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 against the S70.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and S70 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ1 and S70.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ1 provides the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher Fujifilm XQ1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Street photography info
Nikon S70 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (240 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography factors
Nikon S70 Travel photography factors
64
good battery power (240 CIPA)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (160g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography information
Nikon S70 Landscape photography information
56
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (240 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging factors
Nikon S70 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (206 grams)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Nikon S70
 Fujifilm XQ1Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm XQ1 Nikon Coolpix S70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-11-26 2009-08-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 288 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 206g (0.45 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 240 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-48 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $290