Nikon Coolpix S70 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S70 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550, 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 S70 was introduced in August 2009 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 was introduced in July 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S70
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
      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 S70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      •   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
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   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
      •   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 S70

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550.

      Nikon Coolpix S70 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
      Reachs More Telephoto 140 mm vs 104 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 4x
      Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 60 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 5 cm
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.50" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 288k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 2 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      More Storage Slots 1 vs 0

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S70.

      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 S30
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      1/3-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S80
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon S31
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      1/2.9-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

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      Sony W550
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 over Nikon Coolpix S70.

      Nikon Coolpix S70 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4320 x 3240
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 26 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.9 vs f/2.7
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.8 vs f/5.7
      HDMI Output vs Type C
      Lighter 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz) vs 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550.

      Sony W690
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W610
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W530
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W800
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W570
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony W710
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W230
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Sony W560
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W350
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W320
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W620
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 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 S70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO1,6003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel14 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen288k dot230k 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
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S70 has a 3.50" screen with 288k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 has a 3.0" screen with 230k 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 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 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 features a 14 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 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      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. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S70 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix S70 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S70, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.80 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S70 body has dimensions of 97 x 61 x 20 mm (3.82 x 2.4 x 0.79") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 body has dimensions of 94 x 56 x 19 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.75"). Nikon Coolpix S70 weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 weighs 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

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      56 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      Nikon Coolpix S70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 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 S70

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 288k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 288k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      47
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      GOOD
      71
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 288k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      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
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      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)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      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)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 and give them scores of 55 and 51 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 S70

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      OVERALL
      55
      OVERALL
      51

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      GOOD
      72
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 288k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   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 S70

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)


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