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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-50 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
  • Launched August 2009
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S570 was launched 4 years prior to the SH-50 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S570 scores versus the SH-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Olympus SH-50

 S570 SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Nikon S570

 SH-50 S570 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 41 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Olympus SH-50

 S570 SH-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S570 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S570 versus the SH-50.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S570 and SH-50 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and SH-50.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SH-50 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged S570 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography information
Olympus SH-50 Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (269 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S570
Travel photography with Olympus SH-50
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition (269g)
has touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography factors
27
quite wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging advice
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Olympus SH-50
 Nikon Coolpix S570Olympus SH-50
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Olympus SH-50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-04 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed TruePic VI
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID EN-EL10 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $180 $300