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Nikon S570 vs Sony HX5

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Nikon S570 vs Sony HX5 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
  • Launched August 2009
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Nikon S570 vs Sony HX5 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon S570 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively similar but the S570 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S570 was brought out 10 months prior to the HX5 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the S570 matches up vs the HX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Sony HX5

 S570 HX5 

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Nikon S570

 HX5 S570 
LaunchedJune 2010August 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Sony HX5

 S570 HX5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon S570 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S570 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the S570 compared to the HX5.

Nikon S570 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and HX5.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S570 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S570 will offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older S570 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S570 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S570
Portrait photography with Sony HX5
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography information
Sony HX5 Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography features
Sony HX5 Sports photography features
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
60
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography info
Sony HX5 Landscape photography info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging features
Sony HX5 Vlogging features
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Nikon S570 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Sony HX5
 Nikon Coolpix S570Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $180 $275