Nikon S70 vs Sony W560

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S70 vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S70 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the W560 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S70 matches up vs the W560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S70 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S70 has got physical 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) while the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S70 compared to the W560.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S70 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S70 and W560.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W560 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.