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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S570

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S570 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S570 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX130 IS versus Nikon S570, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the S570 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was introduced 13 months after the S570 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX130 IS matches up versus the S570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon S570

 SX130 IS S570 
RevealedAugust 2010August 2009More modern by 13 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S570 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S570

 SX130 IS S570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Nikon S570 has dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX130 IS versus Nikon S570 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS vs the S570.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and S570 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and S570.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX130 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography information
Nikon S570 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S570 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than average in class (308g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon S570 Landscape photography details
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
28
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S570
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon S570
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix S570
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-19 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Expeed
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308g (0.68 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 2 x AA EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $180