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Nikon A100 vs Nikon S70

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S70 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(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
Nikon S70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Nikon S70

 A100 S70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2009Newer by 79 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Nikon A100

 S70 A100 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution288k230kCrisper screen (+58k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Nikon S70

 A100 S70 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A100 and S70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A100
Portrait photography with Nikon S70
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good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 Sports photography factors
Nikon S70 Sports photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (250 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.1 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A100
Travel photography with Nikon S70
70
better than average battery (250 shots)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (160g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S70 Landscape photography highlights
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S70 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
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Nikon A100 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Nikon S70
 Nikon Coolpix A100Nikon Coolpix S70
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
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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