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Nikon S570 vs Sony H70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Nikon S570 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon S570 vs Sony H70 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S570 vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S570 was launched 17 months prior to the H70 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S570 grades vs the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Sony H70

 S570 H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Nikon S570

 H70 S570 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 17 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Sony H70

 S570 H70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S570 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S570 has got outside dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S570 vs Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S570 vs the H70.

Nikon S570 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and H70.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H70 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older S570 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography info
Sony H70 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography info
Sony H70 Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography info
Sony H70 Landscape photography info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging highlights
Sony H70 Vlogging highlights
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon S570 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Sony H70
 Nikon Coolpix S570Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model EN-EL10 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $199