Nikon S70 vs Sony W530

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon S70 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S70 was unveiled 17 months before the W530 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S70 scores vs the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S70 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S70 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S70 versus Sony W530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S70 versus the W530.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S70 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S70 and W530.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W530 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older S70 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.