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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S570

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S570 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Announced August 2009
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 SX120 IS vs Nikon S570 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the S570 (12MP) is very well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and S570 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was announced at a similar time to the S570 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the S570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Nikon S570

 SX120 IS S570 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon SX120 IS

 S570 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S570

 SX120 IS S570 
ReleasedAugust 2009August 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Nikon S570 has proportions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX120 IS versus the S570.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and S570 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and S570.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon S570 will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S570 Portrait photography info
33
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (285 grams)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX120 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S570
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S570 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (285g)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S570 Landscape photography highlights
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
28
rather wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging information
Nikon S570 Vlogging information
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average (285 grams)
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX120 IS vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Nikon S570
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISNikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Nikon Coolpix S570
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-19 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285g (0.63 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 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 ID 2 x AA EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $249 $180