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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-10 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 SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S570 was unveiled 18 months before the SZ-10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S570 grades vs the SZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Olympus SZ-10

 S570 SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Nikon S570

 SZ-10 S570 
RevealedFebruary 2011August 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Olympus SZ-10

 S570 SZ-10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S570 features external measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S570 compared to the SZ-10.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S570 and SZ-10 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and SZ-10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-10 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S570 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
65
lighter than others (215 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography info
27
rather wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S570
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Olympus SZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix S570Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Olympus SZ-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-04 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.31 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 life - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $300