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Nikon S70 vs Sony TX20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony TX20
(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
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon S70 vs Sony TX20 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S70 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S70 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S70 was released 3 years earlier than the TX20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S70 matches up vs the TX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Sony TX20

 S70 TX20 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Nikon S70

 TX20 S70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 31 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution922k288kCrisper display (+634k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Sony TX20

 S70 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S70 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S70 versus Sony TX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S70 versus the TX20.

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S70 and TX20 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S70 and TX20.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX20 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX20 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S70 Street photography features
Sony TX20 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (160 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 Sports photography factors
Sony TX20 Sports photography factors
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography features
Sony TX20 Travel photography features
56
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (160 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
great battery pack (250 per charge)
weather proofing
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery pack (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others (160g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
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Nikon S70 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Sony TX20
 Nikon Coolpix S70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-04 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 288 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
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 Single Single
Retail price $290 $330