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Nikon S70 vs Sony TX30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Launched August 2009
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Nikon S70 vs Sony TX30 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon S70 and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S70 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S70 was manufactured 5 years before the TX30 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S70 matches up vs the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Sony TX30

 S70 TX30 
Display sizing3.5"3.3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Nikon S70

 TX30 S70 
AnnouncedJuly 2013August 2009Newer by 48 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1229k288kCrisper display (+941k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Sony TX30

 S70 TX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S70 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S70 compared to the TX30.

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S70 and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S70 and TX30.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX30 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S70 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography info
Sony TX30 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S70 Street photography factors
Sony TX30 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 Sports photography features
Sony TX30 Sports photography features
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography information
Sony TX30 Travel photography information
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
weather sealing
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 Landscape photography details
Sony TX30 Landscape photography details
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 Vlogging factors
Sony TX30 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Nikon S70 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Sony TX30
 Nikon Coolpix S70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-04 2013-07-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 288 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $290 $230