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Canon S110 vs Nikon S70

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon S110 vs Nikon S70 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon S100
  • New Model is Canon S120
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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
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Canon S110 vs Nikon S70 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon S110 versus Nikon S70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the S70 (12MP) is very close but the S110 (1/1.7") and S70 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S110 was unveiled 3 years after the S70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon S110 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S110 scores versus the S70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Nikon S70

 S110 S70 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012August 2009Newer by 38 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution461k288kClearer display (+173k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Canon S110

 S70 S110 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon S110 and Nikon S70

 S110 S70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon S110 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S110 compared to the S70.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S110 and S70 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S110 and S70.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The S110 offers the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher S110 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 Portrait photography information
Nikon S70 Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S110
Street photography with Nikon S70
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography factors
Nikon S70 Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S110
Travel photography with Nikon S70
64
features focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery (200 shots)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
56
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (160g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S110
Landscape photography with Nikon S70
51
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
37
decently wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging details
Nikon S70 Vlogging details
37
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
30
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Canon S110 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Nikon S70
 Canon PowerShot S110Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Nikon Coolpix S70
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-09-17 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 288k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198g (0.44 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $290