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Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S70

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S70 Key Specs

Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2012
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S70 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S6400 and Nikon S70, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the S6400 (16MP) and S70 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was released 3 years after the S70 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S6400 scores vs the S70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Nikon S70

 S6400 S70 
LaunchedAugust 2012August 2009Newer by 38 months
Screen resolution460k288kSharper screen (+172k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Nikon S6400

 S70 S6400 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Nikon S70

 S6400 S70 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6400 has outside measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S70 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S6400 and Nikon S70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S6400 compared to the S70.

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6400 and S70 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6400 and S70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6400 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer S6400 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (150g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 Travel photography advice
Nikon S70 Travel photography advice
63
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (160 shots)
more heavy than competition (150g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (160g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (160 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
really wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S70 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (150 grams)
30
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Nikon S70
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S6400 Nikon Coolpix S70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-22 2009-08-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 460k dot 288k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $500 $290