Nikon A100 vs Nikon S70
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Nikon A100 vs Nikon S70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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
Nikon A100 vs Nikon S70 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon A100 vs Nikon S70, both Ultracompact cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and S70 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A100 was launched 6 years after the S70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A100 grades vs the S70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon A100 vs Nikon S70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A100 and Nikon Coolpix S70. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon A100 Gallery and Nikon S70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Nikon S70
A100 | S70 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | August 2009 | Newer by 79 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Nikon A100
S70 | A100 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 288k | 230k | Crisper screen (+58k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon A100 and Nikon S70
A100 | S70 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon A100 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A100 has physical measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while 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).
Contrast the Nikon A100 vs Nikon S70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A100 compared to the S70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A100 and S70 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon A100 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and S70.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon A100 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger A100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon A100 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon A100 vs Nikon S70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A100 | Nikon Coolpix S70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A100 | Nikon Coolpix S70 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2016-01-14 | 2009-08-04 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 288k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.1 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 119 grams (0.26 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 250 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $162 | $290 |