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Nikon S70 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S70 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon S70 vs Sony W650 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S70 vs Sony W650, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the S70 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S70 was announced 3 years prior to the W650 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S70 scores vs the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Sony W650

 S70 W650 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution288k230kClearer display (+58k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Nikon S70

 W650 S70 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Sony W650

 S70 W650 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S70 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S70 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S70 vs Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S70 versus the W650.

Nikon S70 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S70 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S70 and W650.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W650 to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S70 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography information
Sony W650 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S70 Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (124 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 Sports photography info
Sony W650 Sports photography info
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S70
Travel photography with Sony W650
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average (124g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 Landscape photography details
Sony W650 Landscape photography details
37
pretty wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S70 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Sony W650
 Nikon Coolpix S70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-04 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 288k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $290 $140