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Nikon S70 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon S70 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon S70 and Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S70 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S70 was revealed 17 months prior to the TX100V making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S70 grades against the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Sony TX100V

 S70 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Nikon S70

 TX100V S70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 17 months
Display resolution1229k288kSharper display (+941k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Sony TX100V

 S70 TX100V 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3.5"3.5"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S70 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S70 vs the TX100V.

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S70 and TX100V is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S70 and TX100V.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX100V to give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged S70 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography features
Sony TX100V Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S70
Street photography with Sony TX100V
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (160 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX100V Sports photography highlights
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography info
Sony TX100V Travel photography info
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (160g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (147g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 Landscape photography info
Sony TX100V Landscape photography info
37
relatively wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 Vlogging details
Sony TX100V Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (160g)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (147g)
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Nikon S70 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Sony TX100V
 Nikon Coolpix S70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 288k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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 (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
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $290 $380