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Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S570 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S570 was brought out 4 years before the TG-2 iHS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S570 matches up versus the TG-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 S570 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon S570

 TG-2 iHS S570 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2009More modern by 47 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 S570 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S570 has exterior 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 TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S570 vs the TG-2 iHS.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and TG-2 iHS.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos however you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S570 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S570
Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
68
good battery pack (350 shots)
weather proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
27
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
46
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging details
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S570Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-04 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 Li-90B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Price at release $180 $380