Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S570
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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S570 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
- Launched July 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon AW100
- Renewed by Nikon AW120
(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
- Announced August 2009

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S570 Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon AW110 versus Nikon S570, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and S570 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The AW110 was brought out 3 years later than the S570 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the AW110 matches up vs the S570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S570 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Nikon Coolpix S570. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Nikon S570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Nikon S570
AW110 | S570 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Nikon AW110
S570 | AW110 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Nikon S570
AW110 | S570 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 offers external measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst 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).
Check the Nikon AW110 versus Nikon S570 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the AW110 against the S570.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and S570 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and S570.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon AW110 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern AW110 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S570 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Nikon Coolpix S570 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Nikon Coolpix S570 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-07-05 | 2009-08-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.7-6.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | OLED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 pounds) | 140g (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 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 life | 250 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $250 | $180 |