Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S570

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon AW100 and Nikon S570, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and S570 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was released 2 years after the S570 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the AW100 grades against the S570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Nikon Coolpix S570. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Nikon S570 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW100 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S570 has proportions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW100 and Nikon S570 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the AW100 against the S570.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and S570 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW100 and S570.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon AW100 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern AW100 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.