Nikon Coolpix S31 vs Nikon Coolpix S70

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S70
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S31 and the Nikon Coolpix S70, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix S31 was introduced in June 2013 and Nikon Coolpix S70 was introduced in August 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix S31 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1/2.9-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Nikon Coolpix S70 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 288k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S31
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S70
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S31 and Nikon Coolpix S70.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 288k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon S31
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S31 over Nikon Coolpix S70.

      Nikon Coolpix S31 vs Nikon Coolpix S70
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Internal Storage 26 MB vs 20 MB

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      Nikon S30
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      1/3-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S32
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S33
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S01
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      1/2.9-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S02
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      1/3-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S80
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Leica D-Lux 6
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Olympus SZ-30MR
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony W380
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S70

      Nikon S70
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S70 over Nikon Coolpix S31.

      Nikon Coolpix S31 vs Nikon Coolpix S70
      Larger Sensor 1/2.9-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.1 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4000 x 3000
      Single Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 29 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 87 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3x vs 5x
      Image Stabilization vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 3.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 288k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 30 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz) vs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)

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      Nikon S01
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      1/2.9-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S02
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      1/3-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S32
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S80
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon S30
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      1/3-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S33
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix S31 Nikon Coolpix S70
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Built-in Flash
        Light185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
        Internal Storage26 MB20 MB
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S31 Nikon Coolpix S70
        Small Sensor1/2.9-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot288k dot
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S31 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S70 has a 3.50" screen with 288k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Nikon Coolpix S70 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S31 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/2.9-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 4.96 x 3.72 mm and a total area of 18.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600. Nikon Coolpix S70 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix S31 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. Nikon Coolpix S70 is equipped with Expeed processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Nikon Coolpix S70

      Nikon Coolpix S70 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S31 and Nikon Coolpix S70 come with EN-EL12 battery pack with battery life of 260 shots on Nikon Coolpix S31.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix S31 has a single SD /SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon Coolpix S70 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S31, and up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S70.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S31 body has dimensions of 105 x 65 x 42 mm (4.13 x 2.56 x 1.65") and Nikon Coolpix S70 body has dimensions of 97 x 61 x 20 mm (3.82 x 2.4 x 0.79"). Nikon Coolpix S31 weighs 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S70 weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      105 mm

      65 mm

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      97 mm

      61 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S31 and Nikon Coolpix S70

      Nikon Coolpix S31 and Nikon Coolpix S70 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 288k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      BAD
      39
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 288k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      GOOD
      71
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 288k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      BAD
      39
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 288k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 288k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 288k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S31 and Nikon Coolpix S70 and give them scores of 32 and 55 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      55

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      BAD
      36
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      BAD
      26
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      BAD
      0
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      72
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 288k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix S31

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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