Nikon S3300 vs Pentax E70
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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2009
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Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S3300 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S3300 was revealed 3 years after the E70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S3300 grades versus the E70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Pentax E70
| S3300 | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Nikon S3300
| E70 | S3300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Pentax E70
| S3300 | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3300 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 has outside measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S3300 compared to the E70.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and E70 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S3300 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and E70.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S3300 to produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher S3300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S3300 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Pentax Optio E70 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2009-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.4 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| 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 | 180 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $99 | $140 |