Nikon S6400 vs Pentax E70
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Nikon S6400 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
- Revealed August 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
- Introduced January 2009
Nikon S6400 vs Pentax E70 Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Nikon S6400 versus Pentax E70, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S6400 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe S6400 was revealed 3 years after the E70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S6400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S6400 matches up against the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S6400 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6400 and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6400 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Pentax E70
S6400 | E70 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | January 2009 | More modern by 45 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 112k | Clearer screen (+348k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Nikon S6400
E70 | S6400 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Pentax E70
S6400 | E70 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon S6400 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6400 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S6400 versus Pentax E70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6400 versus the E70.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6400 and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S6400 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S6400 and E70.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6400 to render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern S6400 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
Nikon S6400 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S6400 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-08-22 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 112k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file 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 pounds) | 175g (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $500 | $140 |