Nikon S70 vs Sony W320
95 Imaging
34 Features
26 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Nikon S70 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2010
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon S70 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S70 was unveiled 5 months prior to the W320 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S70 scores versus the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S70 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Sony W320
| S70 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 288k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+58k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Nikon S70
| W320 | S70 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S70 and Sony W320
| S70 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2009 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S70 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S70 offers external 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 W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S70 versus the W320.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S70 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Nikon S70 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S70 and W320.
Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W320 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Nikon S70 vs Sony W320 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-08-04 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 288 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.80 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $290 | $269 |