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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S9300 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 S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon S9100
  • New Model is Nikon S9500
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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S570 and Nikon S9300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S570 was revealed 3 years before the S9300 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S570 matches up against the S9300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Nikon S9300

 S570 S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Nikon S570

 S9300 S570 
RevealedJuly 2012August 2009Newer by 35 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Nikon S9300

 S570 S9300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S570 has got external measurements 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 S9300 has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S570 versus the S9300.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and S9300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S570 and S9300.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S9300 to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S570 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography features
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography info
Nikon S9300 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (215g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S570
Travel photography with Nikon S9300
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than average (215 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S570
Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
28
decently wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging info
Nikon S9300 Vlogging info
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Nikon S570 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Nikon S9300
 Nikon Coolpix S570Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-04 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 aliasing 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 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display 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 rate - 6.9 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" 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 - 200 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $249