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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S570

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S570 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S570 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the S570 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was announced 6 months after the S570 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A3000 IS grades vs the S570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon S570

 A3000 IS S570 

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon A3000 IS

 S570 A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S570

 A3000 IS S570 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S570 has measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S570 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the S570.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and S570 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and S570.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S570 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S570 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography features
Nikon S570 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography info
Nikon S570 Travel photography info
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S570 Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S570 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S570
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISNikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Nikon Coolpix S570
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 165g (0.36 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 NB-8L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $240 $180