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Nikon S5100 vs Sony H70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Nikon S5100 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(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
Sony H70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Sony H70

 S5100 H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Nikon S5100

 H70 S5100 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Sony H70

 S5100 H70 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Nikon S5100 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S5100 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography information
Sony H70 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 Street photography advice
Sony H70 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (132 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography info
Sony H70 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography details
Sony H70 Travel photography details
62
lighter than average (132g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H70 Landscape photography highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging highlights
Sony H70 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (132 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Nikon S5100 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Sony H70
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
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
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