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Canon N vs Nikon S570

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon N vs Nikon S570 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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 N vs Nikon S570 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon N versus Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the S570 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N was brought out 3 years later than the S570 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the N scores against the S570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Nikon S570

 N S570 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon N

 S570 N 

Common features in the Canon N and Nikon S570

 N S570 
Focus manually No manual focusing

Canon N vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon N has got outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S570 has specifications of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon N versus Nikon S570 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the N versus the S570.

Canon N vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the N and S570 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon N vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the N and S570.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos however you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer N should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon N vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography features
Nikon S570 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography factors
Nikon S570 Street photography factors
65
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography info
Nikon S570 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N
Travel photography with Nikon S570
61
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography features
Nikon S570 Landscape photography features
36
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
27
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging information
Nikon S570 Vlogging information
72
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
missing microphone jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon N vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Nikon S570
 Canon PowerShot NNikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot N Nikon Coolpix S570
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" 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 life 200 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $180