Canon G11 vs Nikon S570
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Canon G11 vs Nikon S570 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
- Released December 2009
- Newer Model is Canon G12
(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
- Launched August 2009
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Its time to look much closer at the Canon G11 and Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the S570 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and S570 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G11 was revealed 5 months later than the S570 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the G11 grades against the S570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Nikon S570
| G11 | S570 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon G11
| S570 | G11 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G11 and Nikon S570
| G11 | S570 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | December 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar age |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon G11 vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G11 features external measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G11 vs the S570.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and S570 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Canon G11 vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and S570.
All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G11 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S570 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively.
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Canon G11 vs Nikon S570 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix S570 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G11 | Nikon Coolpix S570 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-12-16 | 2009-08-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | Expeed |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.7-6.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 375 grams (0.83 lb) | 140 grams (0.31 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 169 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NB-7L | EN-EL10 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $600 | $180 |