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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S570

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S570 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • 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 A2100 IS vs Nikon S570 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the S570 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 5 months before the S570 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A2100 IS grades versus the S570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Nikon S570

		

		

			
 A2100 IS S570 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon A2100 IS

		

		

			
 S570 A2100 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S570

		

		

			
 A2100 IS S570 
RevealedFebruary 2009August 2009Same age
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS offers external measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon S570 has measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S570 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A2100 IS vs the S570.
Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S570 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and S570 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and S570.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you may want to factor the launch date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S570
26
 supports face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
21
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Nikon S570
55
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
47
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon A2100 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon S570 Sports photography factors
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
17
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
50
 flash built-in
 lack of Timelapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 MP count low (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S570 Landscape photography advice
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 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
28
 decently wide (28mm)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon A2100 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of external microphone support
25
 decently wide (28mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone jack
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon S570 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Nikon S570
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISNikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Nikon Coolpix S570
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $220 $180