Nikon S70 vs Samsung CL5
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S70 & Samsung CL5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S70 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Samsung CL5
S70 | CL5 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 288k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+58k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Nikon S70
CL5 | S70 |
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Common features in the Nikon S70 and Samsung CL5
S70 | CL5 | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Nikon S70 and Samsung CL5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Travel Comparison

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Nikon S70 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S70 | Samsung CL5 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Expeed | - |
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 |