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Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S570

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S570 Key Specs

Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S570 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S570, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the S570 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was brought out 7 months after the S570 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S4000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S570 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S4000 scores versus the S570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Nikon S570

 S4000 S570 
IntroducedFebruary 2010August 2009Newer by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Nikon S4000

 S570 S4000 

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Nikon S570

 S4000 S570 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S4000 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S4000 and the S570.

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S570 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and S570 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and S570.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent S4000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 Portrait photography details
Nikon S570 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 Street photography details
Nikon S570 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 Sports photography features
Nikon S570 Sports photography features
17
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 Travel photography information
Nikon S570 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S570 Landscape photography factors
32
really wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
27
rather wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging info
Nikon S570 Vlogging info
28
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Nikon S570
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Nikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S4000 Nikon Coolpix S570
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-03 2009-08-04
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Expeed
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 131 grams (0.29 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $180