Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S70

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").

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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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S4100 and Nikon Coolpix S70. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S4100 Gallery and Nikon S70 Gallery.

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.

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

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.