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Nikon S70 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S70 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched August 2009
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon S70 vs Sony W510 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S70 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S70 was launched 17 months earlier than the W510 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S70 scores against the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Sony W510

 S70 W510 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution288k230kSharper screen (+58k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Nikon S70

 W510 S70 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Sony W510

 S70 W510 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S70 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S70 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S70 versus the W510.

Nikon S70 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S70 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S70 and W510.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older S70 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S70 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography details
Sony W510 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S70
Street photography with Sony W510
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (160g)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S70
Sports photography with Sony W510
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography highlights
Sony W510 Travel photography highlights
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (160g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S70
Landscape photography with Sony W510
37
relatively wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 Vlogging information
Sony W510 Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than others (160g)
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Nikon S70 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Sony W510
 Nikon Coolpix S70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-04 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed BIONZ
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 288 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 119 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $290 $99