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Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S70 Key Specs

Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S70 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S3000 versus Nikon S70, both Ultracompact cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the S70 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was released 7 months after the S70 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S3000 scores vs the S70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Nikon S70

 S3000 S70 
RevealedFebruary 2010August 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Nikon S3000

 S70 S3000 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution288k230kCrisper display (+58k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Nikon S70

 S3000 S70 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S3000 features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon S70 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S3000 versus the S70.

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3000 and S70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3000 and S70.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern S3000 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3000 Street photography factors
Nikon S70 Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Sports photography camera
17
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3000 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S70 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 Landscape photography information
Nikon S70 Landscape photography information
28
really wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 Vlogging details
Nikon S70 Vlogging details
26
really wide (27mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (160g)
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Nikon S3000 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Nikon S70
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3000 Nikon Coolpix S70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2009-08-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 288 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 ID EN-EL10 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $290