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Nikon Coolpix S70

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
47 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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2.4 out of 5
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Pros

  • Nikon S70 is a remarkably light camera for its class

Cons

  • no high-definition video connectivity on the camera body
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Does the Nikon S70 have Weather Sealing

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 5.8
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 3.5 in
  • yes

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Nikon Coolpix S70 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix S70

Pros

  • Nikon S70 is a remarkably light camera for its class

Cons

  • no high-definition video connectivity on the camera body
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Does the Nikon S70 have Weather Sealing
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Nikon S70 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • low-resolution OLED display is a gimmick
  • no way to connect the camera to an HDTV for HD playback
  • Images suffer from color fringing
  • zooming is difficult
  • clunky

Nikon Coolpix S70 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
2000
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix S70 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors12.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 3968x2232
  • 3264x2448
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
ProcessorExpeed
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.9
Maximum aperture5.8
Focal length equiv28 - 140
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range11.81 in
Macro focus range1.18 in
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Photography features
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
External flashno
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
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Audio features
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight4.94 oz
Width3.8 in
Height2.38 in
Depth0.79 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)200
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Other features
Orientation sensoryes
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum2000
Boosted ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
Image stabilization typeOptical
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyOLED
Screen dots288000
Touch screenyes
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingno
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage20.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo

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Nikon Coolpix S70 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (11)

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Published: 05.10.2010
Nikon Coolpix S70
2.5

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Nikon Coolpix S70 Nikon Coolpix S70 review: excellent spec, but mediocre image quality
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Engadget
Published: 30.11.2009
Nikon Coolpix S70 review: excellent spec, but mediocre image quality

We'll admit we save our Nikon excitement for the sort of gear that comes with "bad mother" stitched into its casing, but sometimes even our jaded souls can get intrigued by a compact.

Nikon Coolpix S70 Nikon Coolpix S70 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Nikon Coolpix S70 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 3/15/2010ProsExcellent build quality; Stylish design; Nice 5x wide optical zoom lens; Fast start-up and auto focus; Accurate

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Published: 28.10.2009
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Nikon Coolpix S70 Nikon Coolpix S70 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 27.11.2009
Nikon Coolpix S70 Review | Photography Blog
3.0

The Nikon Coolpix S70 is a new 12 megapixel compact camera with a very interesting OLED screen. The S70's large 3.5 inch monitor offers a touch-sensitive interface, featuring a Touch Shutter function that allows you to focus on and photograph a subject by simply touching it on the camera’s display. Other key features of the Nikon S70 include a 5x zoom lens with optical vibration reduction, Subject Tracking, Scene Auto Selector Mode and Nikon’s Smart Portrait System. The Nikon Coolpix S70 officially costs £339 / €379 / $399.95 - we find out if it's worth it in our latest expert review.

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Nikon Coolpix S70 Nikon S70 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 04.08.2009
Nikon S70 Review | Camera Decision
1.6

Nikon S70 is a 12.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-140 mm F3.9-5.8 lens. Read our S70 review to find its pros and cons.

Nikon Coolpix S70 Nikon S70 Review @ DigitalCameraReview
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Photoxels
Published: 23.12.2009
Nikon S70 Review @ DigitalCameraReview

“There are plenty of features we liked about the Nikon S70, including the Touch Shutter.” DigitalCameraReview has posted their review of the Nikon Coolpix S70 [QuickPrice Check], an ult…

Nikon Coolpix S70 Nikon S70 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 04.08.2009
Nikon S70 Review

Nikon S70 review, find out how the S70 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.