Nikon S570 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S570 vs Olympus Tough-3000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S570 was revealed 5 months before the Tough-3000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S570 matches up vs the Tough-3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S570 & Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S570 Gallery & Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S570 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S570 and the Tough-3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S570 and Tough-3000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and Tough-3000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.