Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S70
95 Imaging
46 Features
25 Overall
37


95 Imaging
34 Features
26 Overall
30
Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Announced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
- Launched August 2009

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S70 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S70, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and S70 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 190 IS was released 6 years after the S70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ELPH 190 IS matches up versus the S70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS & Nikon Coolpix S70. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery & Nikon S70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Nikon S70
ELPH 190 IS | S70 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 79 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS
S70 | ELPH 190 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 288k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+58k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Nikon S70
ELPH 190 IS | S70 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S70 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 190 IS against the S70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 190 IS and S70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 190 IS and S70.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 190 IS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 190 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon S70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS | Nikon Coolpix S70 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS | Nikon Coolpix S70 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2016-01-05 | 2009-08-04 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | Expeed |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 288 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.8fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 138g (0.30 lbs) | 160g (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 life | 190 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $159 | $290 |