Nikon S570 vs Sony H70
95 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
31 Overall
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Nikon S570 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S570 vs Sony H70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S570 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Sony H70
S570 | H70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Nikon S570
H70 | S570 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S570 and Sony H70
S570 | H70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon S570 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S570 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Expeed | BIONZ |
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 |