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Nikon S80 vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S80 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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
Photography Glossary

Nikon S80 vs Sony W570 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon S80 vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S80 was released 4 months before the W570 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S80 matches up against the W570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Sony W570

 S80 W570 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kCrisper display (+589k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Nikon S80

 W570 S80 

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Sony W570

 S80 W570 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S80 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S80 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S80 vs Sony W570 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S80 versus the W570.

Nikon S80 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S80 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S80 and W570.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W570 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.

Nikon S80 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S80
Portrait photography with Sony W570
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 Street photography factors
Sony W570 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S80
Sports photography with Sony W570
40
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 Travel photography advice
Sony W570 Travel photography advice
60
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
66
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S80
Landscape photography with Sony W570
36
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 Vlogging details
Sony W570 Vlogging details
30
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
29
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon S80 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Sony W570
 Nikon Coolpix S80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 819k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech OLED Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.3fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 150 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL10 NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $191 $159