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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S570 was announced 6 months earlier than the S6000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S570 scores vs the S6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Nikon S6000

 S570 S6000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon S570

 S6000 S570 

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Nikon S6000

 S570 S6000 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S570 comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6000 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S570 against the S6000.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and S6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and S6000.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S6000 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6000 Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S570
Sports photography with Nikon S6000
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging advice
Nikon S6000 Vlogging advice
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Nikon S6000
 Nikon Coolpix S570Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL10 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $300