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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S570

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S570 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S570 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the S570 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was unveiled 13 months after the S570 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD4000 IS scores versus the S570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon S570

 SD4000 IS S570 
AnnouncedAugust 2010August 2009Newer by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 S570 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S570

 SD4000 IS S570 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S570 has dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S570 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the S570.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and S570 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and S570.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S570 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SD4000 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon S570 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography factors
Nikon S570 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S570
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S570
40
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
fairly wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S570
32
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S570
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISNikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Nikon Coolpix S570
Also called as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-02 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed
Sensor type BSI-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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $180