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Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S70

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S70 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • 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 Max 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 S4100 vs Nikon S70 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S70, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the S70 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S4100 was brought out 19 months later than the S70 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S4100 matches up vs the S70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Nikon S70

 S4100 S70 
RevealedFebruary 2011August 2009Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Nikon S4100

 S70 S4100 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution288k230kSharper screen (+58k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Nikon S70

 S4100 S70 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S4100 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon S70 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S4100 and the S70.

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S4100 and S70 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4100 and S70.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S4100 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger S4100 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography information
Nikon S70 Portrait photography information
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography factors
Nikon S70 Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography factors
Nikon S70 Sports photography factors
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography factors
Nikon S70 Travel photography factors
67
has focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S70 Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging factors
Nikon S70 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
30
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Nikon S70
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4100 Nikon Coolpix S70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-09 2009-08-04
Physical type 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 288k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical 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 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 190 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $140 $290