Nikon S570

Nikon S570 is Nikon's Small Sensor Compact digital camera initially announced on August of 2009. It uses a 12 MegaPixel, CCD 1/2.3" size sensor with a max resolution of 4000 x 3000.

The S570 stands at #237 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras & over-all #1223 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our collection. You should look at our Smart camera search to find camera rankings based on your personal factors.

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The Nikon S570 has a history of related digital cameras. Below, you can identify all past and newer models alongside key specs.

You can view the S570 from different angles in the gallery below.

Here is a selection of pluses and minuses of the Nikon S570 based on features which are often considered important in a digital camera.

The Nikon S570 is run by the Expeed chip. The size of the sensor in the Nikon S570 is 6.17mm x 4.55mm (1/2.3"). The 28 mm² sensor is able to capture 4000 x 3000 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9.

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The CCD sensor has 12MP and supports a standard ISO range of 100 - 3200. Sadly, RAW photos are not supported so you have less room to maneuver in post.

The image underneath shows the S570's sensor size compared to other popular sizes. The S570 sensor has a crop factor of 5.8 and is highlighted in green.

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To get a sense of different aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.

Nikon S570 weighs 0.31 pounds (140g / 4.94 ounces) & the size of the camera is 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9"). The weight of typical Small Sensor Compact camera is 174g so the Nikon S570 is less heavy compared to its competitors.

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Here is a image of the Nikon S570 besides a soft drink so you can get a feel for its size.

The top view underneath will show the button arrangement on the S570.

The S570 has got a built-in lens giving a focal range of 28-140mm giving it a 5.0 x zoom which might not be exceptional nevertheless it could be handy in certain cases.

At it's widest 28mm, the lens has an aperture of f2.7 which will be really sluggish and not very good for low light situations and you may find it difficult to get good bokeh. You could also need to increase your ISO resulting in noisy photos. Towards the long end, 140mm comes with f6.6 making it pretty sluggish and you would have to choose slower shutter speeds.

The S570 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes

Digital cameras that consist of NFC or Bluetooth compatibility can easily be used wirelessly via smartphones. You are able to transfer files and at times alter settings without connecting directly with the camera.

A few apps also provide a Liveview and hit the shutter in case you are not close to the camera. If the camera comes with a HDMI port, it could be connected to an external display. A lot of cameras enable you to charge the battery pack with the USB port.

The max video resolution in the Nikon S570 is 1280 x 720 and you can save in file format. 720p is low for today's requirements. You should really strive for a minimum 1080p resolution for decent video. The body does not have a microphone or headphone jack so you have zero control over the audio. It is probably a better idea to order a different model should you want decent audio for your videos.

Nikon S570 does not have environment proofing so damp conditions could damage the camera.

The Nikon S570 houses a 2.7 inch fixed screen with a resolution of 230 thousand dots.

Please be aware that the screen has no touch support.

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The View Finder specs for Nikon S570 are the following:

• ViewFinder None

For sunny outdoor situations that make the camera displays washed out and tricky to see, viewfinders are quite helpful.

The highest shutter speed is 1/4000 seconds.

Nikon S570 has just built in flash lacking external flash support.

Nikon S570 has only Contrast Detect AF & does not have Phase Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more snappier & precise compared to Contrast Detect autofocusing.

Nikon S570 has not got manual focus. Manual focus ability is good during low light situations or you want more exact focusing control.

The usual Small Sensor Compact camera battery life is 241. Fujifilm X30 offers the maximum (470) battery life within this group of cameras.

Below is a collection of Small Sensor Compact cameras with the highest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm X30
S570 vs Fujifilm X30470 yesnono

Casio EX-10
S570 vs EX-10455 yesnono

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Ricoh GR Digital IV
S570 vs GR Digital IV390 yesnono

Canon G12
S570 vs G12370 yesnono

Canon G16
S570 vs G16360 yesnono

The following diagram presents a outline of the Nikon S570 for varying styles of photography. To find out more, go to the specific paragraph underneath.

The Nikon S570 receives a points total of 21 which is subpar, and means the camera is simply not acceptable to use for portrait photography. Taking portrait photos leans greatly towards sensor dimensions, support for RAW photos & ability to work with off-camera flash.

Getting a moderate points tally of 47, the Nikon S570 is relatively acceptable to buy for street photography. A decent street photography camera has a perfect balance of picture quality plus portability.

A subpar sports photography score of 17 suggests the Nikon S570 is simply not acceptable for shooting sports. A camera should have excellent autofocus plus fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Portability is super crucial in selecting a travel camera. All round, the Nikon S570 gets a average 58 for a travelling camera which makes it relatively suitable for your travels.

For anyone who is planning to buy a digital camera for landscape photography, the most significant factor will no doubt be image quality. The Nikon S570 at it's subpar rating of 28 as a landscape camera is simply not acceptable in the current marketplace.

A vlogging camera really should offer a articulating display, mic input and preferably IBIS. Considering all the details, the Nikon S570 is simply not acceptable as a vlog camera as it gets a subpar score of 25.

If you are in the market for replacements to the S570, below is a list of the top scored cameras which fall in to the family of Small Sensor Compact.

The graph down below offers you an overview of the S570 compared to it's highest ranked rivals mentioned earlier.

These are various other cameras you might regard as alternate options. To look at a comprehensive comparison, go to the "compare" link.