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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E70

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(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
Pentax E70
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Pentax E70

 S6300 E70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 38 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Nikon S6300

 E70 S6300 

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Pentax E70

 S6300 E70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

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

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography info
Pentax E70 Portrait photography info
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography factors
Pentax E70 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography factors
Pentax E70 Sports photography factors
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography features
Pentax E70 Travel photography features
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography features
Pentax E70 Landscape photography features
38
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging factors
Pentax E70 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Pentax E70
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Pentax Optio E70
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