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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8100 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S570 and Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S570 was revealed 13 months before the S8100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S570 matches up against the S8100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Nikon S8100

 S570 S8100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Nikon S570

 S8100 S570 
IntroducedSeptember 2010August 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Nikon S8100

 S570 S8100 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S570 offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon S8100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S570 and the S8100.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and S8100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and S8100.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older S570 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography advice
Nikon S8100 Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography details
Nikon S8100 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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 S8100
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
55
built-in flash
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Landscape photography camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging information
Nikon S8100 Vlogging information
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
30
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Nikon S8100
 Nikon Coolpix S570Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed Expeed C2
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 220 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $299