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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S570

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S570 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 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
  • Announced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S570 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S570, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the S570 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was introduced 2 years after the S570 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX150 IS grades against the S570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon S570

 SX150 IS S570 
AnnouncedMay 2012August 2009More modern by 34 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon SX150 IS

 S570 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S570

 SX150 IS S570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Nikon S570 has measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS against the S570.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and S570 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and S570.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX150 IS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Nikon S570
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S570 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (130 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S570 Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than competition (306 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (130 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S570 Landscape photography factors
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (130 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
27
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (306 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S570
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Nikon Coolpix S570
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-14 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
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 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 life 130 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $180