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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S570

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S570 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S570 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and S570 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was announced 3 years after the S570 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S3500 grades versus the S570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S570

 S3500 S570 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013August 2009More modern by 44 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Nikon S3500

 S570 S3500 

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S570

 S3500 S570 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S570 has specifications of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S3500 compared to the S570.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and S570 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and S570.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3500 to provide extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger S3500 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 Portrait photography details
Nikon S570 Portrait photography details
33
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3500
Street photography with Nikon S570
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography details
Nikon S570 Sports photography details
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography advice
Nikon S570 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (129 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography information
Nikon S570 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
28
quite wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S570 Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Nikon S570
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Nikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3500 Nikon Coolpix S570
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-02-21 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-182mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 model - EN-EL10
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $85 $180