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Nikon S4100 vs Sony W570

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony W570 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon S4100 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was launched 2 months later than the W570 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S4100 scores against the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony W570

 S4100 W570 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Nikon S4100

 W570 S4100 

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony W570

 S4100 W570 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4100 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S4100 vs the W570.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and W570 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S4100 and W570.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W570 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography factors
Sony W570 Portrait photography factors
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography advice
Sony W570 Street photography advice
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4100
Travel photography with Sony W570
67
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (190 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography features
Sony W570 Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4100
Vlogging with Sony W570
33
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
29
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Sony W570
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 190 pictures -
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 One One
Retail cost $140 $159