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Nikon S570 vs Sony WX300

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Nikon S570 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched August 2009
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Successor is Sony WX350
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Nikon S570 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S570 vs Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S570 was launched 4 years prior to the WX300 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S570 grades versus the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Sony WX300

 S570 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Nikon S570

 WX300 S570 
LaunchedFebruary 2013August 2009More modern by 43 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Sony WX300

 S570 WX300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S570 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S570 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S570 vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S570 versus the WX300.

Nikon S570 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and WX300.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S570 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S570 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S570
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography information
Sony WX300 Street photography information
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (166 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S570
Sports photography with Sony WX300
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S570
Travel photography with Sony WX300
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than others (166 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S570
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S570
Vlogging with Sony WX300
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (166g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Nikon S570 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Sony WX300
 Nikon Coolpix S570Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-04 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 166 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $330