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Nikon S7000 vs Sony W570

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony W570 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon S7000 vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was manufactured 4 years later than the W570 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S7000 matches up vs the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Sony W570

 S7000 W570 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2011Fresher by 50 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Nikon S7000

 W570 S7000 

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Sony W570

 S7000 W570 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S7000 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S7000 and the W570.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S7000 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S7000 and W570.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent S7000 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 Portrait photography details
Sony W570 Portrait photography details
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 Street photography highlights
Sony W570 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (165 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 Sports photography details
Sony W570 Sports photography details
45
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
more heavy than others (165g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 Landscape photography factors
Sony W570 Landscape photography factors
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
38
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (165 grams)
29
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Sony W570
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 9.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options - 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 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 91 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 180 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $159