Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-3
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S570 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Olympus SH-3
S570 | SH-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Nikon S570
SH-3 | S570 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 79 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S570 and Olympus SH-3
S570 | SH-3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S570 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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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 |