• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S70 advantages over Canon SD4500 IS

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 200 vs 150 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Lighter weight
    140g vs 189g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SD4500 IS advantages over Nikon S70

  • More telephoto lens reach
    360 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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
  • 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

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S60

Nikon S70
Nikon S60
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon S70 vs Nikon S60

Canon SD4500 IS
Nikon S60
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight

Compare Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S60

Compared to 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

Canon SD4500 IS
Pentax WS80
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SD4500 IS vs Pentax WS80

Compared to Nikon S1000pj

Nikon S70
Nikon S1000pj
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon S70 vs Nikon S1000pj

Canon SD4500 IS
Nikon S1000pj
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1000pj

Compared to Sony DSC-HX5V

Nikon S70
Sony DSC-HX5V
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $294
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon S70 vs Sony DSC-HX5V

Canon SD4500 IS
Sony DSC-HX5V
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $294
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Canon SD4500 IS vs Sony DSC-HX5V

Compared to Ricoh CX5

Nikon S70
Ricoh CX5
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S70 vs Ricoh CX5

Canon SD4500 IS
Ricoh CX5
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus

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