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Nikon S70 vs Sony TX9

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Nikon S70 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S70 vs Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S70 was introduced 11 months earlier than the TX9 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S70 grades versus the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Sony TX9

 S70 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Nikon S70

 TX9 S70 
AnnouncedJuly 2010August 2009More recent by 11 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution922k288kCrisper screen (+634k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Sony TX9

 S70 TX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3.5"3.5"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S70 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S70 vs Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S70 vs the TX9.

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S70 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S70 and TX9.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX9 Portrait photography factors
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S70 Street photography features
Sony TX9 Street photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX9 Sports photography highlights
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography information
Sony TX9 Travel photography information
56
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
60
supports touch to focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (149g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S70
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
36
quite wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 Vlogging features
Sony TX9 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (160g)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Nikon S70 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Sony TX9
 Nikon Coolpix S70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-04 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 288k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 model EN-EL12 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $290 $799