Nikon S01 vs Sony W570
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Nikon S01 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2011

Nikon S01 vs Sony W570 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S01 vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and W570 (16MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and W570 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

The S01 was launched 2 years later than the W570 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S01 scores vs the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S01 vs Sony W570 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S01 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Sony W570
S01 | W570 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 30 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Nikon S01
W570 | S01 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon S01 and Sony W570
S01 | W570 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S01 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S01 has got external measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) and the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S01 vs Sony W570 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S01 and the W570.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S01 and W570 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S01 and W570.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S01 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony W570 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer S01 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S01 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S01 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S01 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S01 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.9" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 4.96 x 3.72mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 18.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 7.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 1.20 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 96 grams (0.21 pounds) | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | 190 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Built-in | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | - | 1 |
Cost at launch | $170 | $159 |