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Nikon S30 vs Nikon S570

Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S570 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
Nikon S570
(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
  • Released August 2009
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Nikon S30 vs Nikon S570 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S30 vs Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. The resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the S570 (12MP) is relatively similar but the S30 (1/3") and S570 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S30 was launched 2 years later than the S570 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the S30 scores vs the S570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Nikon S570

 S30 S570 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Nikon S30

 S570 S30 

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Nikon S570

 S30 S570 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S30 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon S570 has dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S30 against the S570.

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and S570 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S30 and S570.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S30 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon S570 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S30
Portrait photography with Nikon S570
24
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography features
Nikon S570 Street photography features
51
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (214 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Sports photography camera
28
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 Travel photography information
Nikon S570 Travel photography information
52
environment sealing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (214g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
25
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 Vlogging features
Nikon S570 Vlogging features
23
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (214 grams)
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon S30 vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Nikon S570
 Nikon Coolpix S30Nikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S30 Nikon Coolpix S570
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL10
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $119 $180