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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-3 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-2
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S570 and Olympus SH-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S570 was brought out 7 years earlier than the SH-3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the S570 matches up versus the SH-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Olympus SH-3

 S570 SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Nikon S570

 SH-3 S570 
ReleasedFebruary 2016August 2009More recent by 79 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Olympus SH-3

 S570 SH-3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 features exterior measurements 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 SH-3 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S570 and Olympus SH-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S570 compared to the SH-3.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and SH-3 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S570 and SH-3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-3 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S570 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S570
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-3
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than others (271g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography information
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
74
better than average battery (380 shots)
lighter than others (271g)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography advice
27
rather wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
55
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging factors
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging factors
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Olympus SH-3
 Nikon Coolpix S570Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-04 2016-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed TruePic VII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 140g (0.31 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 380 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $180 $579