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Nikon S70 vs Nikon S80

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Nikon S70 vs Nikon S80 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(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
Nikon S80
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Nikon S80

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Nikon S70

		

		

			
 S80 S70 
ReleasedSeptember 2010August 2009More modern by 13 months
Display resolution819k288kCrisper display (+531k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon S70 and Nikon S80

		

		

			
 S70 S80 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3.5"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Nikon S70 vs Nikon S80 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S70 and S80 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S70 vs Nikon S80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
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Nikon S70 vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S70 vs Nikon S80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon S70 as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon S80 as a Portrait photography camera
21
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
33
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Nikon S70 as a Street photography camera
 Nikon S80 as a Street photography camera
55
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than competitors in class (160g)
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch focus
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon S70 as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon S80 as a Sports photography camera
34
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
40
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery (150 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon S70
Travel photography with Nikon S80
56
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors in class (160g)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
60
 includes touch focus
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 bad battery (150 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S70 Landscape photography info
Nikon S80 Landscape photography info
37
 really wide (28mm)
 screen larger than average (3.5")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not available
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
36
 big screen (3.5 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 bad battery (150 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S70 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S80 Vlogging highlights
30
 really wide (28mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic socket
 heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
30
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic jack
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Nikon S70 vs Nikon S80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Nikon S80
 Nikon Coolpix S70Nikon Coolpix S80
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