Nikon S5100 vs Sony H70
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21 Overall
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93 Imaging
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Nikon S5100 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced January 2011
Nikon S5100 vs Sony H70 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S5100 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe S5100 was revealed 4 months prior to the H70 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the S5100 grades versus the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S5100 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Sony H70
S5100 | H70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Nikon S5100
H70 | S5100 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Sony H70
S5100 | H70 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | January 2011 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Nikon S5100 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5100 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S5100 and Sony H70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S5100 vs the H70.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S5100 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and H70.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H70 to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Nikon S5100 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-08-17 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 132 gr (0.29 lbs) | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 ID | EN-EL10 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $200 | $199 |