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Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon S570 versus Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S570 was announced 17 months before the TG-610 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S570 matches up vs the TG-610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Olympus TG-610

 S570 TG-610 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon S570

 TG-610 S570 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Olympus TG-610

 S570 TG-610 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S570 provides physical dimensions 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 TG-610 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S570 and the TG-610.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S570 and TG-610 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and TG-610.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-610 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S570 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
64
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
27
pretty wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
42
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging info
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Olympus TG-610
 Nikon Coolpix S570Olympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Olympus TG-610
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-04 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 210 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $223