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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S570

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S570 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S570 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A1100 IS versus Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the S570 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was manufactured 5 months earlier than the S570 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A1100 IS grades against the S570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon S570

 A1100 IS S570 

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon A1100 IS

 S570 A1100 IS 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S570

 A1100 IS S570 
RevealedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S570 has dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A1100 IS versus the S570.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and S570 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and S570.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should take the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon S570 Portrait photography details
26
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography factors
Nikon S570 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S570 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S570 Landscape photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
28
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging details
Nikon S570 Vlogging details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S570
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISNikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Nikon Coolpix S570
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $160 $180