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Nikon S570 vs Sony TX1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S570 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Nikon S570 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S570 versus Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very close but the S570 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor size.

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The S570 was revealed at a similar time to the TX1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S570 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S570 matches up against the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Sony TX1

 S570 TX1 

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Nikon S570

 TX1 S570 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Sony TX1

 S570 TX1 
LaunchedAugust 2009August 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S570 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 features outer dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S570 versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S570 versus the TX1.

Nikon S570 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and TX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S570 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S570 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S570 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S570
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S570
Sports photography with Sony TX1
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S570
Travel photography with Sony TX1
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
31
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
28
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S570 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Sony TX1
 Nikon Coolpix S570Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Bionz
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $350