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Nikon L20 vs Nikon S570

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S570 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Nikon L20 vs Nikon S570 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon L20 vs Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the S570 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L20 was released 6 months prior to the S570 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the L20 scores vs the S570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Nikon S570

 L20 S570 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Nikon L20

 S570 L20 

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Nikon S570

 L20 S570 
RevealedFebruary 2009August 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L20 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S570 has measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the L20 compared to the S570.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L20 and S570 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and S570.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S570 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others (135 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography details
Nikon S570 Sports photography details
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography features
Nikon S570 Travel photography features
55
lighter than others (135g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography information
Nikon S570 Landscape photography information
26
nice screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S570 Vlogging highlights
24
lighter than others (135g)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon L20 vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Nikon S570
 Nikon Coolpix L20Nikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L20 Nikon Coolpix S570
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 model 2 x AA EN-EL10
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $120 $180