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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Nikon S570 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S570 was announced 6 months earlier than the SP-600 UZ so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the S570 matches up versus the SP-600 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 S570 SP-600 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Nikon S570

 SP-600 UZ S570 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 S570 SP-600 UZ 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S570 has outer dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S570 and Olympus SP-600 UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S570 vs the SP-600 UZ.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and SP-600 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and SP-600 UZ.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you need to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography factors
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (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 SP-600 UZ
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography details
27
decently wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
29
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
20
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S570Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-04 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 455g (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $189