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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S570

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S570 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S570 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX500 IS versus Nikon S570, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and S570 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was brought out 3 years after the S570 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX500 IS grades against the S570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Nikon S570

 SX500 IS S570 
IntroducedAugust 2012August 2009Newer by 38 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon SX500 IS

 S570 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon S570

 SX500 IS S570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS features exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Nikon S570 has measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the S570.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and S570 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and S570.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S570 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/1,600s)
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX500 IS
Street photography with Nikon S570
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S570 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (195 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S570
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decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (195 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (195 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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decently wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Nikon S570
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISNikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Nikon Coolpix S570
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-21 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1600 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 341 gr (0.75 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 195 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $180