Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-3
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus TG-4
Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Nikon S570 versus Olympus TG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S570 was launched 5 years earlier than the TG-3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S570 matches up versus the TG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S570 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S570 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Olympus TG-3
S570 | TG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon S570
TG-3 | S570 | |||
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Released | March 2014 | August 2009 | More recent by 56 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S570 and Olympus TG-3
S570 | TG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S570 versus Olympus TG-3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S570 and the TG-3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S570 and TG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and TG-3.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older S570 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S570 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S570 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-08-04 | 2014-03-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | - | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 330 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL10 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $180 | $350 |