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Nikon S3100 vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

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

 S3100 W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Nikon S3100

 W570 S3100 

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.

Nikon S3100 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

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
33
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
30
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
36
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
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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
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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