Canon SD770 IS vs Nikon S70

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Canon SD770 IS vs Nikon S70

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
10.0 megapixels
35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SD770 IS Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon S70 Review.

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Differences

Canon SD770 IS advantages over Nikon S70

Less expensive
$300 vs $400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Larger lens aperture
f/2.8 vs f/3.9
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

300 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos

Nikon S70 advantages over Canon SD770 IS

More telephoto lens reach
140 mm vs 105 mm
Capture objects farther away
More pixels
12.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle lens
28 mm vs 35 mm
Capture more of the scene
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SD770 IS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Canon SD770 IS First Shots

We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon S70, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Nikon S70 First Shots

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NV40

Canon SD770 IS

Samsung NV40

$212
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer exposure

$329
1/2.33 inch

Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon SD770 IS vs Samsung NV40

Nikon S70

Samsung NV40

$257
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
More pixels

$329
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S70 vs Samsung NV40

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX35

Canon SD770 IS

Panasonic DMC-FX35

$212
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$350
1/2.33 inch

Wider angle lens
Longer exposure

Compare Canon SD770 IS vs Panasonic DMC-FX35

Nikon S70

Panasonic DMC-FX35

$257
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
More pixels

$350
1/2.33 inch

Larger lens aperture
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S70 vs Panasonic DMC-FX35

Compared to Canon SD790 IS

Canon SD770 IS

Canon SD790 IS

$212
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$201
1/2.3 inch

Less shutter lag
Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon SD770 IS vs Canon SD790 IS

Nikon S70

Canon SD790 IS

$257
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
More pixels

$201
1/2.3 inch

Larger lens aperture
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S70 vs Canon SD790 IS

Compared to Pentax WS80

Canon SD770 IS

Pentax WS80

$212
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

$249
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon SD770 IS vs Pentax WS80

Nikon S70

Pentax WS80

$257
1/2.3 inch

More pixels
Wider angle lens

$249
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S70 vs Pentax WS80

Compared to Nikon S1000pj

Canon SD770 IS

Nikon S1000pj

$212
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$430
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
More pixels

Compare Canon SD770 IS vs Nikon S1000pj

Nikon S70

Nikon S1000pj

$257
1/2.3 inch

$430
1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon S70 vs Nikon S1000pj

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