Shutter response and focus are excellent, and a decent amount of shots can be taken with continuous shooting before the camera slows down. We take a number of shots and then use the average to ensure accurate and consistent tests, making it easy to compare with other cameras. Speed - We took a number of shots to test the camera's responsiveness, from switch on to first photo, shot to shot, focusing speed etc. The app works quickly, making it easy to transfer images to your devices.īattery life - Battery life is rated at 210 shots according to Fujifilm / CIPA test results, which isn't overly impressive when compared to the battery performance of some similar cameras, which typically take around 300 shots per charge.
Wi-Fi features - The Fujifilm XP70 comes equipped with WiFi, to allow images to be transferred to your smartphone or tablet via the free Fujifilm camera app, or to your PC with the Fujifilm PC Autosave software. The menus are laid out well, making it easy to find common settings. Menus – To change settings you can press the menu button, located within the circular 4-way controller on the rear and this will bring up settings that will be familiar to anyone who has used a Fuji compact camera before. The latch that holds this flap closed is easy to operate, thanks to the large chunky dial that locks the door firmly shut. When the camera is switched on, each time it reminds you to ensure the battery cover is properly locked, which may get annoying over time, as opportunities are missed waiting for the camera to become ready for image taking.Ĭompartments for battery, memory card, USB and HDMI connections are located behind a tough locking flap on the side of the camera. The shutter button feels precise, making half-pressing for focus easy. The shutter button on top of the camera is large and sits alongside a recessed power button and a video recording button. A wrist strap which can easily be tightened for extra security is also provided.Ĭontrols are well spaced and chunky enough so that operating the camera when wearing gloves is possible. The Fujifilm Finepix XP70 feels extremely robust, with heavy duty plastics complimented by a rubberised rear plate and chunky finger grips that provide a secure grip over the camera body, even underwater.
ISO100-ISO3200 plus ISO6400 at reduced image size.Optical image stabilisation (sensor shift type).5x optical zoom lens, 28mm-140mm equivalent.Faster speeds up to 10 frames per second can be achieved by reducing the image size recorded.
The camera can shoot at 3.3fps at full resolution, which is a fairly typical speed for compact cameras today. Video in files are encoded in H.264 MOV format, which should ensure decent quality video with reasonable file sizes. The seals also help to protect against the ingress of dust into the camera.įullHD video is recorded at 30 frames per second and optical zoom is available during recording. The specified waterproof depth should even be suitable for some scuba diving or snorkelling activities without any additional protection. Waterproof to 10 metres, drop-proof from 1.5 metres, and freezeproof to -10C, the camera should be able to withstand almost anything you can throw at it. The Fujifilm Finepix XP70 features a 16 megapixel CMOS sensor, a wide-angle 5x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 28mm to 140mm, and optical image stabilisation to help increase the chance of taking a sharp shot in low light conditions.
The Fujifilm Finepix XP70 is a waterproof, freezeproof, sandproof and shockproof digital camera, with a wide-angle 5x optical zoom lens and a 2.7inch screen.