Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S570
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Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S570 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S570 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4000 & Nikon Coolpix S570. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S4000 Gallery & Nikon S570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Nikon S570
S4000 | S570 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Nikon S4000
S570 | S4000 |
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Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Nikon S570
S4000 | S570 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S570 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S570 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Nikon Coolpix S570 | |
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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 |