Nikon S570 vs Sony S950

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S570 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S570 was manufactured 6 months after the S950 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S570 scores against the S950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S570 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S570 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S570 provides exterior measurements 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 S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S570 versus Sony S950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S570 and the S950.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S570 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S570 and S950.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S570 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.