Nikon S570 vs Sony W610
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Nikon S570 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S570 vs Sony W610 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S570 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Sony W610
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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon S570
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 29 months |
Common features in the Nikon S570 and Sony W610
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
See the Nikon S570 versus Sony W610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon S570 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S570 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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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 |