Reasons to choose X70
Released in 2016, X70 has about 368 mm² of sensor area, 16.3 MP effective resolution, and a 340 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.


The X70 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 4 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
The X70 has the larger sensor area. The X70 has the lighter body. The X100V has the higher effective resolution. The X100V is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Released in 2016, X70 has about 368 mm² of sensor area, 16.3 MP effective resolution, and a 340 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Released in 2020, X100V has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 26.1 MP effective resolution, and a 478 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.