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Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX70

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released February 2011
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S6100 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was launched 11 months prior to the WX70 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the S6100 matches up vs the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Sony WX70

 S6100 WX70 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon S6100

 WX70 S6100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011More recent by 11 months
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Sony WX70

 S6100 WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6100 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S6100 against the WX70.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and WX70.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older S6100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6100
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography highlights
Sony WX70 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors (114g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography factors
Sony WX70 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography factors
Sony WX70 Travel photography factors
65
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
45
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging details
Sony WX70 Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
36
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Sony WX70
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2012-01-30
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life 210 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $195 $242