Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S570
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S570 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S570 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Nikon Coolpix S570. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Nikon S570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Nikon S570
SD4000 IS | S570 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon SD4000 IS
S570 | SD4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Nikon S570
SD4000 IS | S570 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S570 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Nikon Coolpix S570 | |
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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 |