Because the legendary X100 Fujifilm has literally been reborn. She instantly ceased to be the manufacturer aesthetically DSLRs with Nikon F mount and a mediocre compacts, and became the chief legislator of a fashion on a retro design. Brand X-Trans CMOS sensor since that is the highlight of almost any Fuji camera, but the concept of the X100 over the past six years has not changed.
General view of the Fujifilm X70
Of course, such an expensive camera he could afford, not all, and then Fujifilm has launched a budget model – X10 and then X20 and X30). It was very similar to the X100 in appearance, but inside there was little in common. The tiny sensor is clearly not satisfied those who wanted X100. But now, finally, Fuji understood and released the Fujifilm X70 camera, which in priority to the qualitative matrix. And, it seems, we have another bestseller with the tag “Made in Japan”.
What was happening?
Fujifilm X70
Fujifilm X100T
Class
compact camera
compact camera
Sensor
16 Megapixel X-Trans CMOS II APS-C (23,6×15,6 mm)
16 Megapixel X-Trans CMOS II APS-C (23,6×15,6 mm)
Lens
EGF 28 mm, F2.8
EGF 35mm, F2.0
Photo format
RAW, JPEG (4896×3264)
RAW, JPEG (4896×3264)
Video format
MPEG4, H. 264
Full HD (1920×1080@60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
HD (1280×720@60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
H. 264
Full HD (1920×1080@60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
The sensitivity range
ISO 200-6400 (100-51200)
ISO 200-6400 (100-51200)
The range of exposure
1/32000 – 30
1/32000 – 30
Continuous shooting
8 fps
6 fps
The screen
3”, 1.04 million dots, inclined construction
3”, 1.04 million dots, fixed design
Stabilization
no
no
Memory
SD/SDHC/SDXC
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Built-in flash
is, guide number of up to 5.5 m at ISO 100
there, a guide number of 6 meters at ISO 100
Wi-Fi
built-in module
built-in module
Battery
NP-95, 1800 mAh
NP-95, 1800 mAh
Dimensions
113х64х44 mm
127х74х52 mm
Weight
340 g
440 g
Price
50 000 rubles
75 000 rubles
Where to buy
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Looks like?
The similarity X70 Fujifilm X100T and obviously, in spite of the compact size and the absence of certain familiar elements. X70 lost the viewfinder, and now can be induced only on the screen.
Perhaps Fujifilm this decision was not easy, but it went only benefit
Firstly, the camera was able to do more compact, it perfectly fits in your pocket, but still great in the hand. And secondly, the screen has got a tilting mechanism, so that the freedom in the choice of angles will be greater than with fixed display and the viewfinder. But most importantly, the screen now responds to touch – ask a point of focus and swipe through images in playback mode became a little easier.
The finish was modest, but most photographers won’t pay attention to that. Have the X100T, if you remember, the body was partially covered with vulcanized leather, here we have a bare aluminium, plastic lining and rubberized pad as a lever under the right hand.
Yes, the camera is available in a black or black and silver. And I would immediately recommend to you is the light version, because the black one is the same aluminum, just painted. My sample X70 went through several fellow journalists, and in some places on the body the paint began to wear off. This silver color does not matter, and therefore, the longer it will retain its original look.
The top panel of the Fujifilm X70
To activate the camera has a separate button – “sort” lens, as it was the Fujifilm X10, no need
On the lens there is a rotating ring, which you can configure in menu as well as a separate element to set the aperture. To the diaphragm ring, no complaints, it rotates gently in a measure, and each step (1/3 step) is accompanied by a clear response. But programmable ring scrolled too softly, without meeting any resistance – the thrill of manual focus rather will remind you of a cheap Chinese lens, what about the legendary analogue cameras.
Screen design Fujifilm X70
At the rear, if compared with the X100T, the buttons became smaller, and some items are “moved” to new locations. And this is a very controversial issue. The fact that two mechanical keys are located on a tilted block of the screen and are pressed pretty tight. If the screen is tilted, the pressing invariably change the position of the matrix, and to press them in this position, slightly uncomfortable.
The bottom panel of the Fujifilm X70
There is one more unpleasant moment – the battery is very poorly recorded in the slot on the bottom of the shell. The battery is held by a spring and a plastic retainer, which proved to be too small for a reliable hold. However, I wouldn’t take it to serious drawbacks since the battery compartment is also covered by a lid that is fixed quite firmly and securely. But to change the battery on weight better be careful.
What can?
The main thing to remember when choosing between the X100T and the X70 is a sensor X-Trans CMOS second generation. Again: “semidesert” is exactly the same matrix as in “the weaving”, as in other high-end Fujifilm cameras, in addition to the flagship X-Pro2.
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels gives the output picture size pixel 4896х3264
But a far greater role in the selection can play lens. The Fujifilm X100T offers a “lens with an equivalent focal length of 35 millimeters, while the X70 have a wider angle lens with EGF 28 mm Optical zoom in both cases not provided for, so before purchasing should clearly understand in what genre you plan to shoot most. Obviously, for large portraits of the X70 is not intended, and another thing shooting travel, street photo, portrait or genre.
Battery Fujifilm X70
An additional advantage for those, who explores the world with light baggage, will be the charging option via USB. The charger can be left at home, because the camera “recovers” from bowerbank, from a laptop or, say, from the connector on the back of the chair in the plane.
Camera boasts a hybrid (phase-contrast) autofocus system, but I can’t say that it focuses faster than the same camera with contrast autofocus. From Fujifilm X70 is 77 phase sensors 44 and contrasting – in the list of specifications it looks impressive, but in practice the camera is no better than the average compact. However, at a high enough speed guidance could be close your eyes if autofocus was not wrong. And he sometimes misses, especially in low light.
Settings autofocus Fujifilm X70
Manual focus is implemented in the best traditions of Fujifilm, exactly like the X-Pro2. Manual mode in the X70 will easily illuminate the area of sharpness in the mode of ‘focus peaking’, will help to check in the mode of ‘Digital Split Image’ and will show an enlarged fragment for stronger guidance. The only thing that can slightly spoil the experience of focusing in manual mode is too easy move the ring on the lens, which I mentioned above.
Such a wide range of exposures specified in the table of characteristics made possible through the use of electronic-mechanical shutter. In mechanical mode fulfills the shutter speed up to 1/4000 seconds, but for shorter values of up to 1/32000 second is responsible is the electronic shutter.
The controls on the rear panel of the Fujifilm X70
Continuous shooting on Fujifilm X70 possible at a speed of 8 frames per second, it is even more than the older X100T, which allows you to make only 6 fps. It’s more like a marketing improvement, which plays no role in real life. Firstly, because with such a focus X70 can not in principle be a reportage camera, and secondly, the buffer is too small. When shooting in RAW, not to mention RAW+JPEG, the camera is able to do only 6-7 shots, then it becomes much slower. When shooting in JPEG you can count on the series length to 4 seconds and then have to wait while the images recorded on the memory card. The speed of the drive is unimportant – even with the fastest SD cards the camera does not allow you to do a series of RAW images for at least two seconds.
As takes?
Beginner photographers quality photography Fujifilm X70 pleasantly surprised. They say that little camera, and shoots so good. But we all know that the size of the camera is irrelevant, far more important than the size of the matrix. X70 costs in the APS-C sensor, which is much larger matrices of most compact cameras.
So in terms of image quality this camera can be immediately put on a par with “SLR” DSLRs like the Nikon D5500 or the Canon EOS 750D
But have Fuji and the highlight is the technology X-Trans CMOS II sensor, whereby the sensor without optical low pass filter, and the picture does not suffer from moire. It seemed somewhat improbable at the moment of the Fujifilm X100, the first camera with such a sensor, but today many devices with traditional CMOS-matrices successfully dispense with the filter and the moiré effect is eliminated painlessly software. However, it’s all theory – let’s look, as is the case in practice.
Fujifilm X70 @ ISO 100
Fujifilm X70 @ ISO 200
Fujifilm X70 @ ISO 400
Fujifilm X70 @ ISO 800
Fujifilm X70 @ ISO 1600
Fujifilm X70 @ ISO 3200
Fujifilm X70 @ ISO 6400
Fujifilm X70 @ ISO 12800
Fujifilm X70 @ ISO 25600
Fujifilm X70 @ ISO 51200
In terms of picture quality at high sensitivity X70 produces the same result as a mirrorless camera the X-T1 and X100T. Maximum working sensitivity can be called ISO 12800. Up to ISO 3200 the noise is almost imperceptible, but on the value of 6400 appears noticeable grain. Noise increases slightly at ISO 12800, but the overall picture quality remains high. Well, at the maximum value in the dark areas of a scene an unpleasant shade of purple, which would be extremely difficult to eliminate in photoshop.
Fujifilm X70, ISO 640, F5.6, 1/60 c
Fujifilm X70, ISO 200, F3.6, 1/60 c
Fujifilm X70, ISO 320, F3.6, 1/60 c
Fujifilm X70, ISO 200, F4.9, 1/125 c
Fujifilm X70, ISO 250, F5.6, 1/60 c
Fujifilm X70, ISO 200, F4.0, 1/450 c
Fujifilm X70, ISO 640, F4.0, 1/60 c
Fujifilm X70, ISO 3200, F2.8, 1/40 c
The camera works great automatic sensitivity selection – in the settings you can specify the maximum value and maximum exposure. Automatics are not inclined to “turn up” the ISO unless absolutely necessary. In my case, the maximum shutter speed was 1/60 seconds and a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3200. As can be seen, only when the limit is reached, the camera became slower shutter speeds, setting 1 / 40th second.
Functions video Fujifilm still isn’t taken seriously, X70 video recording secondary. Larger sensor allows you to shoot as an average compact camera and never dreamed of. But at the same time, the market is the Sony RX100, which to X70 is still very, very far away. I understand that among the potential owners of the X70 will be a few of those who seriously plans to start shooting video, but many people tend to choose large set of features at the same price, even if you’re not going to use them. Just let it be, most importantly, not to interfere.
Full charge battery lasts for 330 frames (according to the method CIPA), but in reality this figure is slightly lower. I managed to do about 300 shots, while I have not used Wi-Fi and built-in flash, but sometimes long leads manually and wait for the moment. This is not the best indicator, but because now the battery can be charged via USB from any source, complaining about it is pointless.
What is the result?
Fuji tried very hard to eliminate internal competition between the X100T and X70, but in my opinion, many will choose between these cameras. You may recall the Nikon Coolpix A, which this year marks three years that can compare with the exotic X70 Ricoh GR. Technically they are close to the new Fujifilm, but loses her in terms of design. We can assume that the X70 will compete against system cameras. But something equally stylish, there is only the Micro Four Thirds system – Olympus or Panasonic. But it will be larger in size, more money (if you buy the kit with the high-aperture wide-angle fixed lens) and worse from the point of view of the picture, because the X70 sensor is larger and noise less.
Fujifilm X70
But for those who need a camera “with a soul” X70 will be a real godsend. Now this camera is 50,000 rubles, while the X100T will cost 75 thousand, i.e. half as much. Donate in fact only have a viewfinder, which many initially was not needed. And, of course, you should definitely consider a more wide-angle lens – it can be both an advantage and disadvantages. It all depends on what you are going to shoot.
Fujifilm X70
What we liked:
- the design and dimensions of the body,
- quality shooting at high ISO,
- charging via USB
- the wide range of citations.
What’s not to like:
- slow autofocus,
- modest autonomy,
- the ring on the lens.