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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S620

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S620 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
  • Released August 2009
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon S570 versus Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S570 was released 7 months later than the S620 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S570 matches up vs the S620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Nikon S620

 S570 S620 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon S570

 S620 S570 

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Nikon S620

 S570 S620 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. 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) and the Nikon S620 has specifications of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S570 against the S620.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and S620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and S620.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher S570 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S620 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography advice
Nikon S620 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S570
Travel photography with Nikon S620
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
62
lighter than competitors in class (120 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography features
Nikon S620 Landscape photography features
28
quite wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Nikon S620
 Nikon Coolpix S570Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Nikon Coolpix S620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-04 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 120 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $37