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Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S70

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S70 Key Specs

Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2011
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S70 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S70, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the S70 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3100 was brought out 19 months later than the S70 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S3100 grades versus the S70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Nikon S70

 S3100 S70 
RevealedFebruary 2011August 2009More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Nikon S3100

 S70 S3100 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution288k230kCrisper screen (+58k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Nikon S70

 S3100 S70 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3100 offers external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon S70 has sizing 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 account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S3100 versus the S70.

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S3100 and S70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3100 and S70.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3100 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger S3100 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S70 Portrait photography advice
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3100 Street photography info
Nikon S70 Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3100 Sports photography features
Nikon S70 Sports photography features
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3100
Travel photography with Nikon S70
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3100 Landscape photography information
Nikon S70 Landscape photography information
33
really wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3100 Vlogging advice
Nikon S70 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (26mm)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Nikon S70
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-09 2009-08-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Expeed
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 288 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118g (0.26 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 220 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $139 $290