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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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 SP-820UZ
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 S570 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon S570

 SP-820UZ S570 
IntroducedAugust 2012August 2009Fresher by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 S570 SP-820UZ 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

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

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S570
Sports photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
55
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (485g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography info
27
really wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
35
rather wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging advice
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
25
rather wide (22mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (485g)
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S570Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
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