Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S570
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S570 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S570 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Nikon Coolpix S570. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Nikon S570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Nikon S570
SX500 IS | S570 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 38 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon SX500 IS
S570 | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon S570
SX500 IS | S570 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon SX500 IS versus Nikon S570 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S570 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Nikon Coolpix S570 | |
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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 |