Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H70
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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced August 2009
(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
- Announced January 2011
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In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon S1000pj and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S1000pj was released 17 months before the H70 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the S1000pj matches up vs the H70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Sony H70
| S1000pj | H70 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Nikon S1000pj
| H70 | S1000pj | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Sony H70
| S1000pj | H70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1000pj features physical measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S1000pj vs the H70.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1000pj and H70.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony H70 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony H70 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-08-04 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.60 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 175g (0.39 lbs) | 194g (0.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $289 | $199 |