Nikon Coolpix S80 vs Nikon Coolpix S70

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S70
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S80 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 S80 was introduced in September 2010 and Nikon Coolpix S70 was introduced in August 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix S80 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 819k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      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 S80
      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 S80 and Nikon Coolpix S70.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   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
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 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 S80

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 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
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 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

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon S80
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S80 over Nikon Coolpix S70.

      Nikon Coolpix S80 vs Nikon Coolpix S70
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      More Powerful Processor Expeed C2 vs Expeed
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4000 x 3000
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 175 mm vs 140 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.6 vs f/3.9
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.8 vs f/5.8
      Higher Resolution Screen 819k dot vs 288k dot
      HDMI Output vs
      Speaker Mono vs
      Lighter 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz) vs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      Internal Storage 79 MB vs 20 MB

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      Nikon S30
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      1/3-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S02
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      1/3-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S33
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S31
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      1/2.9-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S32
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S01
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      1/2.9-inch

      10.1 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm X100
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Samsung GC200
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.3 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 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 S80.

      Nikon Coolpix S80 vs Nikon Coolpix S70
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm vs 28 mm
      Min Normal Focus Distance 80 cm vs 30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 7 cm vs 3 cm

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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 S30
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      1/3-inch

      10.1 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

      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 S80 Nikon Coolpix S70
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Touch Screen
        Large Screen3.50"3.50"
        High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
        Built-in Flash
        Light133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
        Internal Storage79 MB20 MB
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S80 Nikon Coolpix S70
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen819k 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
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S80 and Nikon Coolpix S70 have 3.50" Fixed screens with 819k dot and 288k dot resolutions respectively. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Nikon Coolpix S80) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S80 features a 14.1 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. 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 S80 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 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

      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 S80 comes with EN-EL10 battery pack with battery life of 150 shots and Nikon Coolpix S70 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix S80 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 1/8000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S80, and up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S70. Nikon Coolpix S80 can shoot continuously up to 1.3 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S80 body has dimensions of 99 x 63 x 17 mm (3.9 x 2.48 x 0.67") and Nikon Coolpix S70 body has dimensions of 97 x 61 x 20 mm (3.82 x 2.4 x 0.79"). Nikon Coolpix S80 weighs 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S70 weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      99 mm

      63 mm

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      97 mm

      61 mm

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      63 mm

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      17 mm

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      20 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S80 and Nikon Coolpix S70

      Nikon Coolpix S80 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 S80

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 288k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      GOOD
      72
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 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 S80

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 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 S80

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k 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 S80

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 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 S80

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 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 S80 and Nikon Coolpix S70 and give them scores of 60 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 S80

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      55

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 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 S80

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   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 S80

      Nikon Coolpix S70

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

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      GOOD
      82
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      GOOD
      75
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      72
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 288k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   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 S80

      Nikon Coolpix S70

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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