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Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S70 Key Specs

Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Released August 2009
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Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S70 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S4000 versus Nikon S70, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the S70 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was released 7 months after the S70 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S4000 scores against the S70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Nikon S70

 S4000 S70 
ReleasedFebruary 2010August 2009Newer by 7 months
Display resolution460k288kCrisper display (+172k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Nikon S4000

 S70 S4000 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Nikon S70

 S4000 S70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4000 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S70 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S4000 against the S70.

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and S70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and S70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger S4000 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 Sports photography factors
Nikon S70 Sports photography factors
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S70 Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 Landscape photography details
Nikon S70 Landscape photography details
32
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4000
Vlogging with Nikon S70
28
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
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Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Nikon S70
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S4000 Nikon Coolpix S70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2009-08-04
Physical type 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 288k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 131 gr (0.29 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 model EN-EL10 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $290