Canon S95 vs Nikon S570

Lets look more in depth at the Canon S95 and Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the S570 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S95 (1/1.7") and S570 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The S95 was announced 16 months later than the S570 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S95 matches up against the S570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S95 & Nikon Coolpix S570. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery & Nikon S570 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S95 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S95 and the S570.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and S570 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and S570.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S95 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon S570 will provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger S95 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.