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Nikon S70 vs Sony TX10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Nikon S70 vs Sony TX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Sony TX10

 S70 TX10 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Nikon S70

 TX10 S70 
LaunchedAugust 2011August 2009Newer by 24 months
Display resolution921k288kSharper display (+633k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Sony TX10

 S70 TX10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

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

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S70 Street photography advice
Sony TX10 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (160g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 Sports photography information
Sony TX10 Sports photography information
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography features
Sony TX10 Travel photography features
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather sealing
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 Landscape photography information
Sony TX10 Landscape photography information
37
relatively wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
46
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 Vlogging advice
Sony TX10 Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (160g)
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S70 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Sony TX10
 Nikon Coolpix S70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 288k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $290 $309