Nikon S5100 vs Sony WX70
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Nikon S5100 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S5100 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S5100 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Sony WX70
S5100 | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon S5100
WX70 | S5100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 17 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Sony WX70
S5100 | WX70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Nikon S5100 vs Sony WX70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S5100 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |