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Nikon S570 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Nikon S570 vs Sony HX10V 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 HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Updated by Sony HX20V
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Nikon S570 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon S570 and Sony HX10V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S570 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the HX10V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S570 matches up against the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Sony HX10V

 S570 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Nikon S570

 HX10V S570 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Sony HX10V

 S570 HX10V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S570 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 features external dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S570 and Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S570 against the HX10V.

Nikon S570 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and HX10V.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX10V to offer you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S570 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography highlights
Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (234g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S570
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX10V Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than average (234g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography details
Sony HX10V Landscape photography details
28
really wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
45
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging information
Sony HX10V Vlogging information
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (234 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Nikon S570 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Sony HX10V
 Nikon Coolpix S570Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-04 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 234 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 320 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $616