Nikon S570 vs Sony WX500

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon S570 vs Sony WX500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S570 was brought out 6 years prior to the WX500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S570 grades against the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S570 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S570 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S570 vs Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S570 versus the WX500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and WX500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to render greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S570 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.