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Nikon S570 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon S570 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(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
Sony WX70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Sony WX70

 S570 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon S570

 WX70 S570 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 30 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Sony WX70

 S570 WX70 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S570 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

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

Nikon S570 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography info
Sony WX70 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX70 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
has focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography details
Sony WX70 Landscape photography details
27
quite wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
36
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S570 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Sony WX70
 Nikon Coolpix S570Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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