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Nikon S70 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Nikon S70 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S70 and Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S70 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the S70 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S70 was revealed 6 months after the CL5 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S70 scores versus the CL5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Samsung CL5

 S70 CL5 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution288k230kClearer screen (+58k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Nikon S70

 CL5 S70 

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Samsung CL5

 S70 CL5 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S70 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S70 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S70 compared to the CL5.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S70 and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S70 and CL5.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S70 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S70 will show more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
24
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S70
Street photography with Samsung CL5
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (160g)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S70
Sports photography with Samsung CL5
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Travel photography highlights
56
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (160g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 Landscape photography info
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography info
37
pretty wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 Vlogging advice
Samsung CL5 Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (160g)
25
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Samsung CL5
 Nikon Coolpix S70Samsung CL5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S70 Samsung CL5
Also called - PL10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-04 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 288 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 141 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $290 $391