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Nikon P610 vs Nikon S70

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S70 Key Specs

Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon P600
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Nikon P610 vs Nikon S70 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon P610 and Nikon S70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the P610 (16MP) and S70 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P610 was launched 5 years later than the S70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the P610 scores against the S70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon S70

 P610 S70 
IntroducedFebruary 2015August 2009Fresher by 68 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k288kCrisper screen (+633k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Nikon P610

 S70 P610 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Nikon S70

 P610 S70 

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P610 has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Nikon S70 has sizing 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 ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the P610 and the S70.

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P610 and S70 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P610 and S70.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon P610 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger P610 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P610
Portrait photography with Nikon S70
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P610
Street photography with Nikon S70
50
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (565g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P610 Sports photography information
Nikon S70 Sports photography information
53
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P610 Travel photography factors
Nikon S70 Travel photography factors
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (565g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P610 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S70 Landscape photography advice
50
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
relatively wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S70 as a Vlogging camera
59
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (565 grams)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
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Nikon P610 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Nikon S70
 Nikon Coolpix P610Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P610 Nikon Coolpix S70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2015-02-10 2009-08-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 288 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.50 m -
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $430 $290