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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E70

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S6200 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was manufactured 2 years after the E70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S6200 grades vs the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Pentax E70

 S6200 E70 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 33 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Nikon S6200

 E70 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Pentax E70

 S6200 E70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6200 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S6200 and the E70.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and E70.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S6200 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent S6200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E70 Portrait photography highlights
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography features
Pentax E70 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Travel photography camera
70
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
Landscape photography with Pentax E70
42
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging info
Pentax E70 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S6200 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Pentax E70
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Pentax Optio E70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-24 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.4"
Display resolution 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 250 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $229 $140