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Nikon S70 vs Sony TX55

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Nikon S70 vs Sony TX55 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S70 and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the S70 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S70 was released 23 months before the TX55 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S70 grades vs the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Sony TX55

 S70 TX55 
Screen dimension3.5"3.3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Nikon S70

 TX55 S70 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 23 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution1230k288kSharper screen (+942k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Sony TX55

 S70 TX55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S70 has got external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S70 compared to the TX55.

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S70 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S70 and TX55.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX55 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged S70 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S70
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S70 Street photography factors
Sony TX55 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (160g)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX55 Sports photography highlights
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography info
Sony TX55 Travel photography info
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
great battery life (250 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 Landscape photography features
Sony TX55 Landscape photography features
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery life (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 Vlogging factors
Sony TX55 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S70 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Sony TX55
 Nikon Coolpix S70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-04 2011-07-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3.3"
Screen resolution 288 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $290 $350