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Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S570

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S570 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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
  • Released August 2009
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Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S570 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A3100 IS versus Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the S570 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was released 6 months after the S570 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the A3100 IS scores versus the S570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Nikon S570

 A3100 IS S570 

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon A3100 IS

 S570 A3100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Nikon S570

 A3100 IS S570 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS has external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S570 has sizing of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3100 IS vs the S570.

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and S570 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and S570.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S570 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography features
Nikon S570 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S570 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S570 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
28
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Nikon S570
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISNikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Nikon Coolpix S570
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 140 gr (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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-8L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $159 $180