Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S570
94 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S570 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S570 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Nikon Coolpix S570. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Nikon S570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Nikon S570
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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon A3100 IS
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Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Nikon S570
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Compare the Canon A3100 IS versus Nikon S570 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S570 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Nikon Coolpix S570 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 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 |