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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S570

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S570 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SX200 IS vs Nikon S570 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S570, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the S570 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was brought out 2 months earlier than the S570 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX200 IS scores versus the S570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon S570

 SX200 IS S570 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon SX200 IS

 S570 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S570

 SX200 IS S570 
RevealedMay 2009August 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS offers external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Nikon S570 has sizing of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS against the S570.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and S570 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and S570.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S570 Portrait photography factors
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography factors
Nikon S570 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon S570 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S570 Travel photography features
63
lighter than others in class (247g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S570 Landscape photography advice
43
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S570
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (247 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S570
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix S570
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 NB-5L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $329 $180