Nikon S70 vs Sony W350
95 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
31
97 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
31
Nikon S70 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- 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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2010
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In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon S70 and Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S70 was launched 5 months earlier than the W350 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S70 scores versus the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S70 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Sony W350
| S70 | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 288k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+58k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon S70
| W350 | S70 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S70 and Sony W350
| S70 | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2009 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon S70 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S70 has outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S70 against the W350.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S70 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Nikon S70 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S70 and W350.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W350 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Nikon S70 vs Sony W350 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-08-04 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 288k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $290 | $200 |