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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8200 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
  • Announced August 2009
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon S570 and Nikon S8200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and S8200 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S570 was released 3 years earlier than the S8200 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S570 matches up versus the S8200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Nikon S8200

 S570 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon S570

 S8200 S570 
ReleasedAugust 2011August 2009More recent by 25 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution961k230kSharper display (+731k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Nikon S8200

 S570 S8200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S570 has got exterior 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) while the Nikon S8200 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S570 against the S8200.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and S8200 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and S8200.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S8200 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older S570 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S570
Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography information
Nikon S8200 Street photography information
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others (213g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than others (213g)
offers focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (250 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S570
Vlogging with Nikon S8200
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (213 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix S570Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-04 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 961 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 213g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $329