Nikon S70 vs Sony TX9
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Nikon S70 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S70 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S70 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Sony TX9
S70 | TX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Nikon S70
TX9 | S70 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 288k | Crisper screen (+634k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S70 and Sony TX9
S70 | TX9 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S70 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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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 |