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Nikon S570 vs Sony QX30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
46
Features
37
Overall
42

Nikon S570 vs Sony QX30 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
  • Announced August 2009
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Released September 2014
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Nikon S570 vs Sony QX30 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon S570 versus Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S570 was revealed 6 years earlier than the QX30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S570 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S570 grades versus the QX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Sony QX30

 S570 QX30 
Display size2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Nikon S570

 QX30 S570 
ReleasedSeptember 2014August 2009Newer by 61 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Sony QX30

 S570 QX30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S570 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S570 comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S570 versus Sony QX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S570 and the QX30.

Nikon S570 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and QX30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and QX30.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony QX30 to produce extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S570 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S570 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S570
Portrait photography with Sony QX30
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography highlights
Sony QX30 Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
very 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 QX30
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography features
Sony QX30 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography factors
Sony QX30 Landscape photography factors
28
really wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
40
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging information
Sony QX30 Vlogging information
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Nikon S570 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Sony QX30
 Nikon Coolpix S570Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Type Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Announced 2009-08-04 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches -
Screen resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 200 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $348