Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon D70

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon D70. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-A10 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D70 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-A10 were released 2016 and Nikon D70 was released 2004. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-A10 2016
Nikon D70 2004

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-A10 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D70 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-A10 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D70 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-A10 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D70 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-A10 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D70 has 6 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-A10 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Nikon D70 6 MP
6016000 pixels
3008 x 2000

Fujifilm X-A10 has a 166 % larger resolution than Nikon D70. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Fujifilm X-A10 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D70. Fujifilm X-A10 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 6400 while Nikon D70 has 200 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-A10 200-6400
Nikon D70 200-1600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-A10
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D70

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-A10 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Nikon D70 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-A10 6
Nikon D70 3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm X-A10. Unfortunately Nikon D70 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D70 weighs 679 gr (equal to 1.5 lb) which is 105% heavier than Fujifilm X-A10 and its 331 gr (or 0.73 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-A10 331 gr
0.73 lb
Nikon D70 679 gr
1.5 lb

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon D70 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon D70, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-A10
Nikon D70
Name Fujifilm X-A10 Nikon D70
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-A10
Nikon D70
Release Year 2016 2004
Release Date 2016-12-01 2004-01-28
MSRP 499 USD 999 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-A10
Nikon D70
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-A10
Nikon D70
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Resolution 4896 x 3264 pixels 3008 x 2000 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 6 MP
Image Processor Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration)
Image
Fujifilm X-A10
Nikon D70
ISO Range 200 - 6400 200 - 1600
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-A10
Nikon D70
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 49 5
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-A10
Nikon D70
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 1,8”
Screen dots 1040000 130000
Touch screen No No
Screen type 180-degree upward-tilting TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type No Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.75× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-A10
Nikon D70
Frames per second 6 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 5 meters 11 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-A10
Nikon D70
Video recording Yes No
Video format H.264
N/A
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm X-A10
Nikon D70
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-A10
Nikon D70
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
No
Remote Control Yes (wired or via smartphone) Yes (Optional (ML-L3))
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-A10
Nikon D70
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger
Nikon EN-EL3 Lithium-Ion & charger included
Battery Life (CIPA) 410 shots 400 shots
Width 117 mm 140 mm
Height 67 mm 111 mm
Depth 40 mm 78 mm
Weight 331 gram 679 gram