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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Released August 2009
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Nikon S570 versus Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S570 was brought out 10 months prior to the S8000 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the S570 grades against the S8000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Nikon S8000

 S570 S8000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon S570

 S8000 S570 
AnnouncedJune 2010August 2009More recent by 10 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Nikon S8000

 S570 S8000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S570 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S8000 has specifications of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S570 vs the S8000.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and S8000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and S8000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S8000 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older S570 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography features
Nikon S8000 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S570
Travel photography with Nikon S8000
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography info
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography info
28
really wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging details
Nikon S8000 Vlogging details
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Nikon S8000
 Nikon Coolpix S570Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-04 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 183 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $300