Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S70
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Introduced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
- Revealed August 2009
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX1 IS versus Nikon S70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the S70 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX1 IS was introduced 4 months prior to the S70 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S70 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX1 IS matches up against the S70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Nikon Coolpix S70. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Nikon S70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Nikon S70
| SX1 IS | S70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Canon SX1 IS
| S70 | SX1 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 288k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+58k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon S70
| SX1 IS | S70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2009 |  | August 2009 | Same generation |
Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S70 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX1 IS against the S70.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and S70 is 64 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and S70.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S70 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S70 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Nikon Coolpix S70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Nikon Coolpix S70 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-03-27 | 2009-08-04 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Expeed |
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.9-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.8 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 288k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 615g (1.36 pounds) | 160g (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $600 | $290 |
