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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6300 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 S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon S570 and Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S570 was brought out 3 years before the S6300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S570 matches up vs the S6300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Nikon S6300

 S570 S6300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon S570

 S6300 S570 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2009Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Nikon S6300

 S570 S6300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S570 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has measurements of 94mm 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S570 and the S6300.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and S6300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and S6300.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S6300 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older S570 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S570
Street photography with Nikon S6300
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography features
Nikon S6300 Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S570
Travel photography with Nikon S6300
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography details
28
pretty wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging features
Nikon S6300 Vlogging features
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Nikon S6300
 Nikon Coolpix S570Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 - 230 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $200