Nikon S70 vs Sony W380

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S70 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

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.

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

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.