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Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS 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
  • Launched August 2009
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S570 was brought out 5 years before the TG-850 iHS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S570 grades vs the TG-850 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 S570 TG-850 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Nikon S570

 TG-850 iHS S570 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2009Newer by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 S570 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S570 enjoys physical measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S570 compared to the TG-850 iHS.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and TG-850 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and TG-850 iHS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S570 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
72
better than average battery (330 per charge)
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (21mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography details
27
relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
really wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery (330 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging factors
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
33
really wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S570Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-04 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4616 x 3464
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 1/2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
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 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 life - 330 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
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