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Nikon S70 vs Nikon S7000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon S70 vs Nikon S7000 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
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Nikon S70 vs Nikon S7000 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S70 and Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S70 (12MP) and S7000 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S70 was announced 6 years prior to the S7000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S70 matches up vs the S7000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Nikon S7000

 S70 S7000 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Nikon S70

 S7000 S70 
ReleasedFebruary 2015August 2009Fresher by 67 months
Display resolution460k288kClearer display (+172k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Nikon S7000

 S70 S7000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S70 vs Nikon S7000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S70 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S7000 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S70 compared to the S7000.

Nikon S70 vs Nikon S7000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S70 and S7000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Nikon S7000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Nikon S7000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S70 and S7000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S7000 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older S70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S70 vs Nikon S7000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S7000 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S70
Street photography with Nikon S7000
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (165g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 Sports photography information
Nikon S7000 Sports photography information
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
45
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography advice
Nikon S7000 Travel photography advice
56
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
low battery (180 per charge)
heavier than competition (165 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S7000 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (180 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 Vlogging advice
Nikon S7000 Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (165 grams)
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Nikon S70 vs Nikon S7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Nikon S7000
 Nikon Coolpix S70Nikon Coolpix S7000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S70 Nikon Coolpix S7000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2015-02-10
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 288k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 9.2 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.70 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 180 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $290 $280