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Nikon S570 vs Sony W690

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S570 vs Sony W690 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 W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon S570 vs Sony W690 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S570 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S570 was launched 3 years prior to the W690 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the S570 matches up against the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Sony W690

 S570 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Nikon S570

 W690 S570 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Sony W690

 S570 W690 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon S570 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S570 enjoys outside dimensions 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 W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S570 against the W690.

Nikon S570 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and W690.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W690 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S570 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography factors
Sony W690 Portrait photography factors
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography factors
Sony W690 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography factors
Sony W690 Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
68
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S570
Landscape photography with Sony W690
27
relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Nikon S570 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Sony W690
 Nikon Coolpix S570Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-04 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $297