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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S570

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S570 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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
Photography Glossary

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S570 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S100 versus Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and S570 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S100 was introduced 2 years later than the S570 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S100 matches up against the S570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Nikon S570

 S100 S570 
RevealedAugust 2011August 2009More recent by 25 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution820k230kClearer display (+590k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Nikon S100

 S570 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Nikon S570

 S100 S570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S570 has sizing of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S100 versus Nikon S570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S100 compared to the S570.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and S570 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and S570.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S100 to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer S100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S570 Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography information
Nikon S570 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
65
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (150 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S100
Landscape photography with Nikon S570
45
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S100
Vlogging with Nikon S570
35
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Nikon S570
 Nikon Coolpix S100Nikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Nikon Coolpix S570
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 820k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 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 150 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $240 $180