Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS 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
- Launched August 2009
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S570 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S570 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
S570 | TG-850 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Nikon S570
TG-850 iHS | S570 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 54 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S570 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
S570 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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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).
Analyze the Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S570 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $180 | $250 |