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Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX70

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released September 2010
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon S8100 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was unveiled 16 months prior to the WX70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S8100 scores vs the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Sony WX70

 S8100 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon S8100

 WX70 S8100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012September 2010Newer by 16 months
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Sony WX70

 S8100 WX70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S8100 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S8100 against the WX70.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8100 and WX70.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX70 to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S8100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX70 Portrait photography highlights
26
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 Street photography advice
Sony WX70 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors (114g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography information
Sony WX70 Sports photography information
38
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8100
Travel photography with Sony WX70
55
built-in flash
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography features
Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
32
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging details
Sony WX70 Vlogging details
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
36
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Sony WX70
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S8100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-08 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life 220 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $242