Nikon D500 vs Fujifilm X70

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Nikon D500 vs Fujifilm X70

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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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 D500 advantages over Fujifilm X70

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 0.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

1240 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Higher-res screen
590k vs 346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More pixels
20.9 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
10.2 fps vs 8.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
200 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.2 fps vs 8.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
200 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
1638400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm X70 advantages over Nikon D500

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$699* vs $1597
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Longer video battery life
86 vs 50 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
44 mm vs 81 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
347g vs 856g
Lighter weight
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Superb image quality; Great high ISO performance; Rugged, comfortable camera body; Sharp articulating touchscreen display; Excellent AF point frame coverage; Fast continuous shooting speeds; 4K UHD video; Built-in Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth.
Somewhat large for an APS-C camera; Expensive for a DX camera; 4K UHD video doesn't offer full DX field-of-view; No built-in flash; Still uses contrast-detect for Live View AF; Dual slots use two different card types (XQD and SD).
Read our Nikon D500 Review

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 Coolpix A

Nikon D500

Nikon Coolpix A

$1598
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$1097
APS-C

Internal flash
Thinner

Compare Nikon D500 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 Pentax K-3 II

Nikon D500

Pentax K-3 II

$1598
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$830
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D500 vs Pentax K-3 II

Fujifilm X70

Pentax K-3 II

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$830
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Pentax K-3 II

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Nikon D500

Ricoh GR II

$1598
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Nikon D500 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

Compared to Sony A68

Nikon D500

Sony A68

$1598
APS-C

Lens selection
Shoot 4K video

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D500 vs Sony A68

Fujifilm X70

Sony A68

$699
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Touchscreen

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A68

Compared to Pentax KP

Nikon D500

Pentax KP

$1598
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D500 vs Pentax KP

Fujifilm X70

Pentax KP

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$999
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Pentax KP

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