Nikon S800c vs Pentax E70
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Nikon S800c vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched February 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2009
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In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon S800c vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S800c was introduced 4 years after the E70 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S800c matches up versus the E70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Pentax E70
| S800c | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2013 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 50 months |
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+1.1") |
| Display resolution | 819k |  | 112k | Sharper display (+707k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Nikon S800c
| E70 | S800c |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S800c and Pentax E70
| S800c | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S800c vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S800c comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S800c and the E70.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and E70 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S800c vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and E70.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S800c to deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger S800c provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Nikon S800c vs Pentax E70 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S800c | Pentax Optio E70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Pentax Optio E70 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-02-04 | 2009-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.4" |
| Display resolution | 819 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 184 grams (0.41 lbs) | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 140 pictures | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $290 | $140 |