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Nikon S5200 vs Sony H70

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Nikon S5200 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S5200 vs Sony H70 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S5200 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was revealed 2 years later than the H70 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S5200 scores against the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Sony H70

 S5200 H70 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Nikon S5200

 H70 S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Sony H70

 S5200 H70 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S5200 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5200 features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S5200 versus the H70.

Nikon S5200 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and H70.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer S5200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S5200 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H70 Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5200
Street photography with Sony H70
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
27
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5200
Travel photography with Sony H70
68
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (160 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
67
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography features
Sony H70 Landscape photography features
41
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging information
Sony H70 Vlogging information
32
pretty wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
29
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S5200 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Sony H70
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 gr (0.32 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BG1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $199