Nikon S570 vs Nikon S9100

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S570 versus Nikon S9100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S570 was announced 23 months earlier than the S9100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S570 scores against the S9100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S570 Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S570 provides physical dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S570 versus the S9100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and S9100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and S9100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S570 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.