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Nikon S570 vs Sony H300

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Nikon S570 vs Sony H300 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Nikon S570 vs Sony H300 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S570 versus Sony H300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S570 was revealed 5 years prior to the H300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon S570 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S570 grades versus the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Sony H300

 S570 H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Nikon S570

 H300 S570 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2009More recent by 55 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Sony H300

 S570 H300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S570 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S570 enjoys exterior 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 H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S570 versus Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S570 vs the H300.

Nikon S570 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and H300 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and H300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H300 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older S570 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S570
Portrait photography with Sony H300
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography highlights
Sony H300 Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography information
Sony H300 Sports photography information
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
56
better than average battery (350 shots)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (590 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
28
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
47
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S570
Vlogging with Sony H300
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
24
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (590g)
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Nikon S570 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Sony H300
 Nikon Coolpix S570Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-04 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Bionz(R)
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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 590 gr (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 350 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $249