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Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-4 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-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S570 versus Olympus TG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S570 was announced 6 years before the TG-4 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S570 grades versus the TG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Olympus TG-4

 S570 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon S570

 TG-4 S570 
AnnouncedApril 2015August 2009More modern by 69 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Olympus TG-4

 S570 TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. 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) and the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S570 versus the TG-4.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and TG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S570 and TG-4.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-4 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged S570 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography info
Olympus TG-4 Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S570
Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
74
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography features
28
rather wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
62
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (247g)
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Olympus TG-4
 Nikon Coolpix S570Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-04 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
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 distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 247 grams (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 - 380 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $379