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Nikon S5100 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon S5100 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2010
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Nikon S5100 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S5100 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was revealed 17 months prior to the WX70 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S5100 matches up versus the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Sony WX70

 S5100 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon S5100

 WX70 S5100 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2010More modern by 17 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Sony WX70

 S5100 WX70 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S5100 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5100 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S5100 vs the WX70.

Nikon S5100 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S5100 and WX70.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX70 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S5100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S5100 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX70 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5100
Travel photography with Sony WX70
62
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
features touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX70 Landscape photography advice
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5100
Vlogging with Sony WX70
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
36
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Nikon S5100 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Sony WX70
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-17 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $242