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Nikon S570 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Nikon S570 vs Sony H20 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 H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2009
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Nikon S570 vs Sony H20 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon S570 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S570 was launched 3 months after the H20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S570 matches up versus the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Sony H20

 S570 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon S570

 H20 S570 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Sony H20

 S570 H20 
IntroducedAugust 2009May 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S570 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S570 versus Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S570 vs the H20.

Nikon S570 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S570 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and H20.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S570 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Nikon S570 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography info
Sony H20 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S570
Street photography with Sony H20
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography advice
Sony H20 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography features
Sony H20 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
51
has built in flash
long reach (380mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography details
Sony H20 Landscape photography details
28
really wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging details
Sony H20 Vlogging details
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Nikon S570 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Sony H20
 Nikon Coolpix S570Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2009-05-14
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $249