Nikon S70 vs Nikon S80

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.