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Nikon S570 vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S570 vs Sony G3 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon S570 vs Sony G3 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S570 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S570 was launched 7 months later than the G3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S570 scores vs the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Sony G3

 S570 G3 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Nikon S570

 G3 S570 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Sony G3

 S570 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S570 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. 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 Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S570 and the G3.

Nikon S570 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S570 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and G3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S570 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher S570 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography highlights
Sony G3 Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography advice
Sony G3 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S570
Sports photography with Sony G3
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography factors
Sony G3 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography info
Sony G3 Landscape photography info
27
rather wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
35
focusing manually
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S570
Vlogging with Sony G3
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon S570 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Sony G3
 Nikon Coolpix S570Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $200