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Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:179 gBattery life (CIPA):210 shots

Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

5.1

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

90%

4.7

Technical score

10%

8.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 53% of cameras
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

28%

4.6

Sensor & Image

25%

5.9

Photo Features

18%

4.7

Video & Audio

14%

4.3

Display & Design

8%

2.8

Battery & Power

7%

4.2

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 61% of cameras
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

9.3

Number of reviews

Based on 573 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 82% of cameras
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Technical Specifications of camera Fujifilm FinePix XP70

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

28%

4.6

Sensor & Image

25%

5.9

Photo Features

18%

4.7

Video & Audio

14%

4.3

Display & Design

8%

2.8

Battery & Power

7%

4.2

Connectivity & Storage

4.7
User score
User score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

9.3

Number of reviews

Based on 573 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
9.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 87% of models
Popularity:
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 has a popularity score of 9.3, which is higher than 87% of cameras.
9.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components:

60%

5.1

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

6.5
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
16.4 MP
Main camera megapixels
16.4 MP
â–² Better than 55% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 16.4 MP, which is higher than that of 54.5% of cameras and equal to that of 0.6% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.34 µm, which are smaller than those in 74.1% of cameras and the same size as those in 14% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 6400 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 6,400
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 6,400, which is higher than that of 37.3% of cameras and equal to that of 16.2% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
120
N. of focus points
120
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 120 focus points, more than the number offered by 80.5% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
â–² Better than 29% of models
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
38 Mbps
Video bitrate
38 Mbps
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 38 Mbps which is higher than that of 60.3% of cameras and equal to that of 2.9% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
compact
Weight
179 g
Weight
179 g
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 179 g which is lighter than 84.1% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.1% of cameras.
Width
104 mm
Width
104 mm
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 104 mm which is narrower than 77.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.3% of cameras.
Height
67 mm
Height
67 mm
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 67 mm which is shorter than 59.8% of cameras and equal to that of 1.8% of cameras.
Thickness
26 mm
Thickness
26 mm
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 26 mm which is thinner than 84.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.5% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
210 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
210 shots
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 210 shots, which is shorter than that of 86.9% of cameras and equal to that of 3.4% of cameras.
Battery capacity
740 mAh
Battery capacity
740 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 740 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 85.8% of cameras and equal to those in 2.2% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 47.8% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–² Better than 54% of models
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Fujifilm FinePix XP70 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • 97 more AF points
    N. of focus points
    120
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has more focus points than the average camera (120 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    120 vs 23
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 240 fps high-speed video.
  • 4.3 fps faster mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    10 fps
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (10 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    10 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 216 g lighter
    Weight
    179 g
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (179 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    179 g vs 395 g
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • 0.1 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.099 GB
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.099 GB vs 0 GB
  • 6.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Fujifilm FinePix XP70
    the average camera
    Fujifilm FinePix XP70 has a higher user score than the average camera (8.54 vs 8.000).
    8.54 vs 8
  • 4.8x more popular
    Fujifilm FinePix XP70 is more popular than the average camera (9.26 vs 1.9).
    9.26 vs 1.93
  • 216 g lighter
    Weight
    179 g
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (179 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    179 g vs 395 g
  • 20 mm thinner
    Thickness
    26 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (26 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    26 mm vs 46 mm
  • 15.9 mm narrower
    Width
    104 mm
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (104 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    104 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • 97 more AF points
    N. of focus points
    120
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has more focus points than the average camera (120 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    120 vs 23
  • 4.3 fps faster mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    10 fps
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (10 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    10 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
    Motion Panorama; 360°
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 240 fps high-speed video.
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • 0.1 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.099 GB
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0.1 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.099 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 0.3 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    2.7 in
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.7 in – >3.2 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 120 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    210 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (210 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    210 shots vs 330 shots
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 380 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    740 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (740 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    740 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 0.3 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    2.7 in
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.7 in – >3.2 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 10 m shallower water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    10 m
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >0 m
    This camera has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average camera (10 m vs 0 m). The average camera has a waterproof depth rating of 0 m.
    10 m vs 0 m
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 18,900 ISO lower extended sensitivity limit
    Max expanded ISO
    6,400 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >102.4k ISO
    This camera has a lower expanded ISO than the average camera (6400 ISO vs 25300 ISO). The average camera reaches an expanded ISO of 25300 ISO.
    Reduced resolution only.
    6,400 ISO vs 25,300 ISO
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
    No true manual exposure mode.
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 120 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    210 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (210 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    210 shots vs 330 shots
  • 380 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    740 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (740 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    740 mAh vs 1,120 mAh

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ephotozine.com
08/12/2014
Summary of the review
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Waterproof Camera Review - ePHOTOzine
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chip.de
01/08/2014
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Fujifilm FinePix XP70 (Digital Camera) Review
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clubic.com
10/06/2014
Summary of the review
Fujifilm XP70: waterproof and highly compact
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Third-party reviews

Based on 573 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Fujifilm FinePix XP70

  • Rugged build: waterproof (up to 33ft/10m), shockproof, freezeproof, and dustproof
  • Compact and lightweight design, making it highly portable for travel and outdoor use
  • Wi-Fi connectivity for quick wireless photo sharing to smartphones
  • Fast continuous shooting mode, reaching up to 10fps at full resolution
  • Simple, user-friendly interface with dedicated buttons for video and burst shooting
  • Good value for money compared to high-end rugged compacts

What we don't like about Fujifilm FinePix XP70

  • Average image quality, especially in low light due to the small 1/2.3" sensor
  • Overzealous noise reduction can cause smoothing and loss of detail in landscapes
  • Short battery life, particularly when using Wi-Fi or recording video
  • Lack of RAW format support, limiting post-processing flexibility
  • LCD screen can be difficult to view under very bright direct sunlight
  • Slow autofocus performance in underwater conditions or varying light

Verdict

The Fujifilm FinePix XP70 is a rugged, adventure-ready compact camera featuring a 16.4-megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor and an internal 5x optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent) with sensor-shift image stabilisation. Designed to withstand harsh environments, it is waterproof up to 10 metres, shockproof from drops up to 1.5 metres, freezeproof down to -10°C, and fully dustproof. Its primary strengths include a dedicated Action Camera mode for hands-free recording, Full HD 1080i video capture at 60 fps, built-in Wi-Fi for instant mobile sharing, and a high-speed burst mode capable of reaching 10 fps at full resolution. However, the camera is limited by a relatively short CIPA-rated battery life of approximately 210 shots per charge, a 2.7-inch LCD with a modest 460k-dot resolution, and a disappointing minimum macro focusing distance of 9cm compared to more advanced competitors in the rugged category.

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