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Nikon S70 vs Sony W380

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S70 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Released August 2009
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S70 vs Sony W380 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S70 vs Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S70 was released 5 months before the W380 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S70 grades versus the W380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Sony W380

 S70 W380 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution288k230kClearer display (+58k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Nikon S70

 W380 S70 

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Sony W380

 S70 W380 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S70 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S70 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S70 against the W380.

Nikon S70 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S70 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S70 and W380.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W380 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S70 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S70
Portrait photography with Sony W380
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S70
Street photography with Sony W380
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (160g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 Sports photography details
Sony W380 Sports photography details
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography features
Sony W380 Travel photography features
56
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (160g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 Vlogging info
Sony W380 Vlogging info
30
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (160g)
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S70 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Sony W380
 Nikon Coolpix S70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-04 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 288k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $290 $44