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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S570

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S570 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX170 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
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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S570 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX160 IS and Nikon S570, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and S570 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was announced 3 years after the S570 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX160 IS grades vs the S570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Nikon S570

 SX160 IS S570 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2009Newer by 48 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon SX160 IS

 S570 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Nikon S570

 SX160 IS S570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS has exterior measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS and the S570.

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and S570 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and S570.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S570 Portrait photography factors
46
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography info
Nikon S570 Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (291 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S570
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (380 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S570 Travel photography details
69
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (291g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
51
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery pack (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
28
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging information
Nikon S570 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (291 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX160 IS vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Nikon S570
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISNikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Nikon Coolpix S570
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
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 291g (0.64 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 life 380 photos -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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