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Nikon S570 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S570 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon S570 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S570 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S570 was introduced 5 months before the S2100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S570 grades versus the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Sony S2100

 S570 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Nikon S570

 S2100 S570 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Sony S2100

 S570 S2100 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S570 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S570 has outside measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S570 versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S570 versus the S2100.

Nikon S570 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and S2100.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S570 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography details
Sony S2100 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography advice
Sony S2100 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2100 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography information
Sony S2100 Landscape photography information
27
relatively wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging features
Sony S2100 Vlogging features
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Nikon S570 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Sony S2100
 Nikon Coolpix S570Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-04 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model EN-EL10 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $0