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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S70

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S70 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Released February 2009
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S70 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon A2100 IS versus Nikon S70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the S70 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was launched 5 months before the S70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A2100 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon S70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A2100 IS scores against the S70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Nikon S70

 A2100 IS S70 

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Canon A2100 IS

 S70 A2100 IS 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution288k230kSharper screen (+58k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S70

 A2100 IS S70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2100 IS provides outer measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon S70 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2100 IS versus Nikon S70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A2100 IS against the S70.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and S70 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and S70.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S70 Portrait photography highlights
26
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S70 Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
56
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (160g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2100 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S70
31
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
36
really wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S70 Vlogging factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
29
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (160g)
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S70
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISNikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Nikon Coolpix S70
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-18 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 288k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $220 $290