Nikon S70 vs Sony TX10

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon S70 and Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S70 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S70 was introduced 24 months earlier than the TX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S70 matches up vs the TX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S70 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S70 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S70 and Sony TX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S70 vs the TX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S70 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S70 and TX10.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX10 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged S70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.