Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S570
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S570 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced June 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
- Successor is Canon SX230 HS
(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
- Introduced August 2009

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S570 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon S570, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the S570 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was manufactured 11 months after the S570 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX210 IS grades against the S570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S570 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Nikon Coolpix S570. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Nikon S570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon S570
SX210 IS | S570 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon SX210 IS
S570 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon S570
SX210 IS | S570 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS provides external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon S570 has specifications of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon S570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the S570.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and S570 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and S570.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX210 IS to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SX210 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S570 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Nikon Coolpix S570 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Nikon Coolpix S570 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.7-6.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 220 gr (0.49 pounds) | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 | NB-5L | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $226 | $180 |