Nikon S570 vs Sony WX70
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Nikon S570 vs Sony WX70 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012

Nikon S570 vs Sony WX70 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S570 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S570 was announced 3 years prior to the WX70 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S570 matches up versus the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S570 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S570 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S570 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Sony WX70
S570 | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon S570
WX70 | S570 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S570 and Sony WX70
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon S570 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S570 enjoys external measurements 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 WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S570 versus Sony WX70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S570 versus the WX70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S570 and WX70.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX70 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older S570 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S570 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S570 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S570 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S570 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-04 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 grams (0.31 lbs) | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" 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 | - | 240 shots |
Type of battery | - | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $180 | $242 |