Nikon S70 vs Nikon S80
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Nikon S70 vs Nikon S80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
- Released September 2010
Nikon S70 vs Nikon S80 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S70 and Nikon S80, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the S80 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S70 was announced 13 months prior to the S80 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S70 matches up against the S80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S70 vs Nikon S80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S70 and Nikon Coolpix S80. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S70 Gallery and Nikon S80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Nikon S80
S70 | S80 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Nikon S70
S80 | S70 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | August 2009 | More modern by 13 months | |
Display resolution | 819k | 288k | Crisper display (+531k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S70 and Nikon S80
S70 | S80 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3.5" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Nikon S70 vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S70 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S80 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Nikon S70 and Nikon S80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S70 compared to the S80.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S70 and S80 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S70 vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S70 and S80.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S80 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged S70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon S70 vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S70 vs Nikon S80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S70 | Nikon Coolpix S80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S70 | Nikon Coolpix S80 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-08-04 | 2010-09-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 288 thousand dot | 819 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.3 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 150 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $290 | $191 |