Fujifilm X70

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    Highlights

    • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 200 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 77 Focus Points
    • 3.0" 1,040k dot Tilting Screen
    • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Fujifilm X70 was announced in 2016 and is an APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) Advanced Compact camera with 16.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 200 to 6,400 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. The camera has a Tilting 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution.

    Fujifilm X70 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.


    Here is the Fujifilm Xxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Fujifilm Xxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X70 January
    2016
    16.3 MP
    APS-C
    200 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X30 August
    2014
    12 MP
    2/3-inch
    100 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X20 April
    2013
    12 MP
    2/3-inch
    100 - 12,800 Fixed 2.80"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X10 July
    2012
    12 MP
    2/3-inch
    100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.80"
    460k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Fujifilm X70 vs X30 vs X20 vs X10.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X70.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   77 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Touch Screen
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Light - 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   200 Lowest Native ISO
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps

    Screen

    Tilting Touchscreen

    Fujifilm X70 has a 3.0" Tilting touchscreen with 1,040k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes this camera very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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    Fujifilm X70 with Tilting screen

    Sensor

    Fujifilm X70 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 368.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3:2 (3456 x 2304, 2496 x 1664), 16:9 (4896 x 2760, 3456 x 1944, 2496 x 1408), 1:1 (3264 x 3264, 2304 x 2304, 1664 x 1664) with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm X70.

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    NFC

    Fujifilm X70 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Fujifilm X70 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Fujifilm X70 comes with NP-95 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Fujifilm X70's shutter speed can go up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter. Camera can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


    Flash

    Fujifilm X70 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.90 m at ISO 1600 5.5m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.

    Physical Parameters

    Fujifilm X70 has dimensions of 113 x 64 x 44 mm (4.45 x 2.52 x 1.73"). It weighs 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    113 mm (4.45")

    64 mm (2.52")

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    64 mm (2.52")

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    44 mm (1.73")

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    Fujifilm X70 dimensions

    Fujifilm X70 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Fujifilm X70 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Fujifilm X70 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    74

    Fujifilm X70 gets a score of 74 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   77 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Fujifilm X70 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   77 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Fujifilm X70 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Portrait photography.

    •   77 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    85

    Fujifilm X70 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   77 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Fujifilm X70 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

    Fujifilm X70 Evaluation

    We evaluate Fujifilm X70 and give score of 69 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    69

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Fujifilm X70 a score of 65 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
    •   200 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Fujifilm X70 a score of 63 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps

    Video

    BAD
    14

    We give Fujifilm X70 a score of 14 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    EXCELLENT
    91

    We give Fujifilm X70 a score of 91 for Focusing parameters.

    •   77 Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    81

    We give Fujifilm X70 a score of 81 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    EXCELLENT
    87

    We give Fujifilm X70 a score of 87 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    44

    We give Fujifilm X70 a score of 44 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


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