Nikon S70 vs Sony W510
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Nikon S70 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Nikon S70 vs Sony W510 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S70 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Sony W510
S70 | W510 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 288k | 230k | Sharper screen (+58k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Nikon S70
W510 | S70 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | August 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Common features in the Nikon S70 and Sony W510
S70 | W510 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Nikon S70 versus Sony W510 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S70 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S70 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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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 |