• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S570 advantages over Canon S120

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $450 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 120 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 29 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    120g vs 217g
    Lighter weight

Canon S120 advantages over Nikon S570

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    1/1.7 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.90 vs 1.54 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.8 vs f/2.7
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-W220

Nikon S570
Sony DSC-W220
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life
Canon S120
Sony DSC-W220
  • $449
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Nikon S640

Nikon S570
Nikon S640
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life
Canon S120
Nikon S640
  • $449
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Nikon S5100

Nikon S570
Nikon S5100
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
Canon S120
Nikon S5100
  • $449
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Fujifilm XF1

Nikon S570
Fujifilm XF1
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $460
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Canon S120
Fujifilm XF1
  • $449
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $460
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Fujifilm XQ1

Nikon S570
Fujifilm XQ1
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $699
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Canon S120
Fujifilm XQ1
  • $449
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $699
  • 2/3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Larger sensor
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