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Nikon S70 vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S70 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon S70 vs Sony W570 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S70 versus Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S70 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S70 was announced 17 months earlier than the W570 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S70 scores against the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Sony W570

 S70 W570 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution288k230kCrisper screen (+58k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Nikon S70

 W570 S70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Sony W570

 S70 W570 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S70 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S70 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S70 versus Sony W570 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S70 vs the W570.

Nikon S70 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S70 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S70 and W570.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W570 to result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S70 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography information
Sony W570 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S70 Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (160 grams)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 Sports photography advice
Sony W570 Sports photography advice
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography features
Sony W570 Travel photography features
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (160 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 Landscape photography factors
Sony W570 Landscape photography factors
36
pretty wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 Vlogging info
Sony W570 Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (160g)
29
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon S70 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Sony W570
 Nikon Coolpix S70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-04 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 288k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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
Launch price $290 $159