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Nikon S570 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S570 vs Olympus 9000 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
  • Released August 2009
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S570 and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S570 was announced 3 months later than the 9000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S570 grades vs the 9000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Olympus 9000

 S570 9000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Nikon S570

 9000 S570 

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Olympus 9000

 S570 9000 
LaunchedAugust 2009May 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon S570 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S570 has physical 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 9000 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S570 and Olympus 9000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S570 against the 9000.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and 9000 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and 9000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S570
Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography features
Olympus 9000 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S570
Sports photography with Olympus 9000
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography factors
Olympus 9000 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography factors
27
relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S570
Vlogging with Olympus 9000
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
27
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Olympus 9000
 Nikon Coolpix S570Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Olympus Stylus 9000
Also called - mju 9000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-04 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 225g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $300