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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6200 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 S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S570 versus Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and S6200 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S570 was revealed 3 years earlier than the S6200 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S570 grades versus the S6200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Nikon S6200

 S570 S6200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon S570

 S6200 S570 
LaunchedAugust 2011August 2009Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Nikon S6200

 S570 S6200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6200 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S570 and the S6200.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and S6200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and S6200.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S6200 to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S570 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography details
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S570
Sports photography with Nikon S6200
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S570
Travel photography with Nikon S6200
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
70
offers focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging features
Nikon S6200 Vlogging features
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Nikon S6200
 Nikon Coolpix S570Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format - MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 life - 250 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $229