Nikon AW1 vs Fujifilm X70

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Nikon AW1 vs Fujifilm X70

1 inch 116.2mm²
14.2 megapixels
ISO 160 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Nikon AW1 Review.

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X70 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X70 in the real world.
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Compare Fujifilm X70 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X70 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm XF10
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Differences

Nikon AW1 advantages over Fujifilm X70

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Fujifilm X70 advantages over Nikon AW1

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 2.86 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

330 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/60 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon AW1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Nikon AW1 First Shots

Compact camera body; Impressive optical performance; Very good JPEG image quality; Good high ISO performance; Film Simulation modes; Tilting touchscreen display.
Inconsistent AF performance; Clunky menus; Shallow buffer depth; Poor video quality; No built-in viewfinder like X100-series.
Read our Fujifilm X70 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon V2

Nikon AW1

Nikon V2

$797
1 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

$900
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon AW1 vs Nikon V2

Fujifilm X70

Nikon V2

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$900
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon V2

Compared to Nikon J3

Nikon AW1

Nikon J3

$797
1 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

$617
1 inch

Wider angle kit lens

Compare Nikon AW1 vs Nikon J3

Fujifilm X70

Nikon J3

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$617
1 inch

Thinner
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon J3

Compared to Nikon Coolpix A

Nikon AW1

Nikon Coolpix A

$797
1 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

$1097
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon AW1 vs Nikon Coolpix A

Fujifilm X70

Nikon Coolpix A

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$1097
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer
Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon Coolpix A

Compared to Nikon V3

Nikon AW1

Nikon V3

$797
1 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$1197
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon AW1 vs Nikon V3

Fujifilm X70

Nikon V3

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1197
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Thinner

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon V3

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Nikon AW1

Ricoh GR II

$797
1 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

$538
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Nikon AW1 vs Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm X70

Ricoh GR II

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR II

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