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Nikon S100 vs Sony H70

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Nikon S100 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon S100 vs Sony H70 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon S100 versus Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S100 was launched 8 months after the H70 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the S100 matches up against the H70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Sony H70

 S100 H70 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 8 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution820k230kSharper screen (+590k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Nikon S100

 H70 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Sony H70

 S100 H70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S100 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S100 vs the H70.

Nikon S100 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and H70.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent S100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S100 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography advice
Sony H70 Portrait photography advice
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography highlights
Sony H70 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography details
Sony H70 Sports photography details
37
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography highlights
Sony H70 Travel photography highlights
65
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography features
Sony H70 Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S100
Vlogging with Sony H70
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
29
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Nikon S100 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Sony H70
 Nikon Coolpix S100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 BIONZ
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 820 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Organic LED monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 150 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $240 $199