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Nikon S570 vs Sony W610

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon S570 vs Sony W610 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S570 vs Sony W610 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Nikon S570 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S570 was released 3 years before the W610 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S570 matches up vs the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Sony W610

 S570 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon S570

 W610 S570 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Sony W610

 S570 W610 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S570 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S570 vs the W610.

Nikon S570 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and W610.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W610 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S570 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S570 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography features
Sony W610 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography information
Sony W610 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than average in class (113g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
good MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography information
Sony W610 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography advice
Sony W610 Landscape photography advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Nikon S570 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Sony W610
 Nikon Coolpix S570Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 life - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $200