• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 18.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800

Buy From

Differences

Nikon S70 advantages over Canon T5i

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 78 mm
    Thinner

Canon T5i advantages over Nikon S70

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.30 vs 1.54 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 440 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • 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
  • More dots on screen
    1040k vs 288k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    18.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • 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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • 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
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Nikon S70

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Canon T5i
Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens
  • Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens
  • Body Only
  • Kit with 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 lens
All T5i Deals

Review Excerpt

  • Excellent image quality; 9 cross-type AF points; Stereo microphones; Built-in touchscreen; Multi-shot modes; Improved kit lens; Even more affordable.

  • Little-changed from the earlier T4i; Slow Live View and video autofocus; High ISO performance is unimproved; Below-average battery life; No dedicated AF illuminator.

  • Read our Canon T5i Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon T4i

Nikon S70
Canon T4i
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner
  • $579
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nikon S70 vs Canon T4i

Canon T5i
Canon T4i
  • $539
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $579
  • APS-C
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon T5i vs Canon T4i

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 T5i
Nikon S60
  • $539
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner

Compare Canon T5i 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 T5i
Pentax WS80
  • $539
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner

Compare Canon T5i 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 T5i
Nikon S1000pj
  • $539
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner

Compare Canon T5i vs Nikon S1000pj

Compared to Sony A57

Nikon S70
Sony A57
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nikon S70 vs Sony A57

Canon T5i
Sony A57
  • $539
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon T5i vs Sony A57

Compare Other Cameras?