Nikon S570 vs Nikon Z fc

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon S570 vs Nikon Z fc, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and Z fc (21MP) and the S570 (1/2.3") and Z fc (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The S570 was launched 13 years prior to the Z fc which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S570 being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the S570 matches up vs the Z fc with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Nikon Z fc. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S570 Gallery and Nikon Z fc Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has sizing of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S570 against the Z fc.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and Z fc is 95 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and Z fc.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S570 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon Z fc will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S570 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.