Nikon D7200 vs Fujifilm X70

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Nikon D7200 vs Fujifilm X70

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D7200 conclusion.

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 Nikon D7500
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm XF10
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Differences

Nikon D7200 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
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 0.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

1110 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More pixels
24.2 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
Bigger JPEG buffer
56 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
18 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Fujifilm X70 advantages over Nikon D7200

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$699* vs $1440
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
44 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
8.5 fps vs 5.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.6 fps vs 4.9 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 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
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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 Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

Rugged, weather-sealed body; Great ergonomics and loads of controls; Accurate optical viewfinder; Excellent image quality; Decent burst speed; Swift autofocus; Generous buffer depths; Superb battery life
Mixes plastic and magnesium-alloy panels on exterior; LCD monitor can't be tilted or swiveled; Presents a steep learning curve; No focus peaking in live view; Video mode feels a bit of an afterthought; New Wi-Fi features are rough around the edges
Read our Nikon D7200 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 D7500

Nikon D7200

Nikon D7500

$1016
APS-C

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

$797
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Nikon D7500

Fujifilm X70

Nikon D7500

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$797
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon D7500

Compared to Nikon Coolpix A

Nikon D7200

Nikon Coolpix A

$1016
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

$1097
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

Compare Nikon D7200 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

Nikon D7200

Pentax K-3

$1016
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Wi-Fi

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3

Fujifilm X70

Pentax K-3

$699
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Touchscreen

$699
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Pentax K-3

Compared to Sony A77 II

Nikon D7200

Sony A77 II

$1016
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Sony A77 II

Fujifilm X70

Sony A77 II

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A77 II

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Nikon D7200

Ricoh GR II

$1016
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D7200 vs Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm X70

Ricoh GR II

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

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