Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-820UZ

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S570 was launched 4 years before the SP-820UZ and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S570 matches up vs the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S570 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S570 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
S570 | SP-820UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon S570
SP-820UZ | S570 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S570 and Olympus SP-820UZ
S570 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S570 compared to the SP-820UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S570 and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and SP-820UZ.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older S570 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S570 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S570 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-08-04 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 15.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 485 gr (1.07 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
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 (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $180 | $299 |