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Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Announced August 2009
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-860
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Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Nikon S70 versus Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S70 (12MP) and TG-870 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S70 was launched 7 years prior to the TG-870 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S70 grades against the TG-870 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 S70 TG-870 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Nikon S70

		

		

			
 TG-870 S70 
ReleasedJanuary 2016August 2009More modern by 78 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k288kCrisper screen (+633k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon S70 and Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 S70 TG-870 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S70 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus TG-870 has sizing of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
See the Nikon S70 versus Olympus TG-870 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S70 compared to the TG-870.
Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S70 and TG-870 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S70 and TG-870.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-870 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged S70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon S70 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-870 as a Portrait photography camera
21
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
36
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Nikon S70 Street photography info
Olympus TG-870 Street photography info
55
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than competitors in class (160g)
65
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than average in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon S70 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-870 as a Sports photography camera
34
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon S70 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-870 as a Travel photography camera
56
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors in class (160g)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
 better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
 environment proof
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (21mm)
 heavier than average in class (221 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S70 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography information
37
 quite wide (28mm)
 bigger than average screen (3.5")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
50
 rather wide (21mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S70 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging features
30
 quite wide (28mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic socket
 heavier than competitors in class (160g)
32
 rather wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no mic jack
 heavier than average in class (221g)
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Nikon S70 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Olympus TG-870
 Nikon Coolpix S70Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S70 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-04 2016-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 288 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings - Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $290 $280