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Canon G16 vs Nikon S570

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon G16 vs Nikon S570 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Old Model is Canon G15
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
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon G16 vs Nikon S570 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon G16 vs Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the S570 (12MP) is relatively similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and S570 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was announced 4 years after the S570 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the G16 matches up versus the S570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Nikon S570

 G16 S570 
LaunchedNovember 2013August 2009Newer by 53 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon G16

 S570 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Nikon S570

 G16 S570 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon G16 vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 has got external measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G16 compared to the S570.

Canon G16 vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and S570 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and S570.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G16 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The fresher G16 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G16 vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S570 Portrait photography highlights
48
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (356 grams)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography factors
Nikon S570 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography information
Nikon S570 Travel photography information
64
better than average battery (360 per charge)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (356 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Nikon S570
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
28
decently wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (356g)
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon G16 vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Nikon S570
 Canon PowerShot G16Nikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Nikon Coolpix S570
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356g (0.78 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $499 $180