Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E70
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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2009

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E70 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S6300 was announced 3 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S6300 matches up vs the E70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Pentax E70
S6300 | E70 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 38 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Nikon S6300
E70 | S6300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Pentax E70
S6300 | E70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by 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") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S6300 vs the E70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and E70.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S6300 to provide extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent S6300 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
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) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.4 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 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 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 | 230 photographs | - |
Battery format | 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 |
Launch price | $200 | $140 |