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Nikon S570 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S570 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Nikon S570 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S570 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S570 was brought out 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S570 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 S570 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Nikon S570

 Galaxy Camera 3G S570 
LaunchedAugust 2012August 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 S570 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S570 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 features physical measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S570 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Nikon S570 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S570 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S570 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
72
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
resolution is good (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
47
quite wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging information
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
37
quite wide (23mm)
good max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon S570 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Nikon Coolpix S570Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-04 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $180 $606