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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

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
  • Launched August 2009
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon S570 versus Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S570 was released 18 months earlier than the S6100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S570 matches up vs the S6100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Nikon S6100

 S570 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S570

 S6100 S570 
LaunchedFebruary 2011August 2009Fresher by 18 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Nikon S6100

 S570 S6100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S570 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S570 versus the S6100.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S570 and S6100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and S6100.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6100 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older S570 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography information
Nikon S6100 Street photography information
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S570
Travel photography with Nikon S6100
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
65
features focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S570
Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
28
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6100 Vlogging factors
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Nikon S6100
 Nikon Coolpix S570Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2011-02-09
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 210 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $195