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Nikon S3300 vs Sony H70

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Nikon S3300 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(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
  • Released February 2012
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony H70 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S3300 vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was unveiled 14 months after the H70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S3300 scores vs the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony H70

 S3300 H70 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 14 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Nikon S3300

 H70 S3300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony H70

 S3300 H70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S3300 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 features outside measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S3300 and the H70.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and H70 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and H70.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher S3300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography details
Sony H70 Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography highlights
Sony H70 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography highlights
Sony H70 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography features
Sony H70 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition (128 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography features
Sony H70 Landscape photography features
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging info
Sony H70 Vlogging info
33
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
29
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Sony H70
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 180 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $99 $199