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Nikon S3100 vs Sony W570

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
23 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
25 Overall
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Sony W570
(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
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony W570 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S3100 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3100 was brought out 2 months later than the W570 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S3100 grades versus the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Sony W570

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Sony W570

		

		

			
 S3100 W570 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2011Same age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon S3100 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3100 has physical measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S3100 compared to the W570.
Nikon S3100 vs Sony W570 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3100 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S3100 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S3100 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3100 and W570.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W570 to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.
	
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S3100 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography details
Sony W570 Portrait photography details
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 good  resolution (14MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Nikon S3100 as a Street photography camera
 Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
48
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S3100 Sports photography information
Sony W570 Sports photography information
32
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
35
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Nikon S3100 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
65
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S3100 Landscape photography features
Sony W570 Landscape photography features
33
 quite wide (26mm)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
38
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon S3100 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
28
 quite wide (26mm)
 comes with face detect focus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone socket
29
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony W570 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Sony W570
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 118 grams (0.26 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 220 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $139 $159