Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S70
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95 Imaging
34 Features
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Nikon Coolpix S70. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Nikon S70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Nikon S70
A2100 IS | S70 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Canon A2100 IS
S70 | A2100 IS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 288k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+58k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S70
A2100 IS | S70 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Nikon Coolpix S70 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed |
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 |