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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-11 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S570 versus Olympus SZ-11, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S570 was released 24 months prior to the SZ-11 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S570 scores vs the SZ-11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Olympus SZ-11

 S570 SZ-11 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Nikon S570

 SZ-11 S570 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Olympus SZ-11

 S570 SZ-11 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S570 provides outer 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-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S570 vs the SZ-11.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and SZ-11 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and SZ-11.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-11 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged S570 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
lighter than average (226g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography details
28
pretty wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
40
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging factors
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Olympus SZ-11
 Nikon Coolpix S570Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Olympus SZ-11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-04 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 life - 200 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $253