Nikon D70 vs Fujifilm FinePix JV100

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D70 and the Fujifilm FinePix JV100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Nikon D70 was introduced in April 2004 and Fujifilm FinePix JV100 was introduced in February 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D70 over Fujifilm FinePix JV100.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix JV100 over Nikon D70.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Nikon D70 has a 1.8" screen with 130k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix JV100 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder on Nikon D70

Nikon D70 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.75x (0.50x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Fujifilm FinePix JV100.

Nikon D70 features a 6.1 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 369.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 200 - 1,600. Fujifilm FinePix JV100 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode.

Nikon D70 can take pictures up to 3008 x 2000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2240 x 1488, 1504 x 1000 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix JV100 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 2816 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D70 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm FinePix JV100 nothing can be done.

USB Inputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer.

Battery

Nikon D70 comes with EN-EL3 battery pack and Fujifilm FinePix JV100 comes with NP-45A battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Nikon D70 has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot. Fujifilm FinePix JV100 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Nikon D70 has Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D70, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix JV100. Nikon D70 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 11.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D70 and 3.50 m on Fujifilm FinePix JV100. Nikon D70 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/500 sec on Nikon D70.

Nikon D70 body has dimensions of 140 x 111 x 78 mm (5.51 x 4.37 x 3.07") and Fujifilm FinePix JV100 body has dimensions of 93 x 55 x 21 mm (3.66 x 2.17 x 0.83"). Nikon D70 weighs 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix JV100 weighs 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz).

Nikon D70

Fujifilm FinePix JV100

140 mm

111 mm

93 mm

55 mm

111 mm

55 mm