• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-W570 advantages over Nikon S100

  • Less expensive
    $180 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.6 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 220 vs 150 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    9 mm vs 18 mm
    Thinner
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Nikon S100 advantages over Sony DSC-W570

  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    820k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • 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
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-W350

Sony DSC-W570
Sony DSC-W350
  • $123
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner
  • $154
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Sony DSC-W570 vs Sony DSC-W350

Nikon S100
Sony DSC-W350
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $154
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S100 vs Sony DSC-W350

Compared to Fujifilm Z90

Sony DSC-W570
Fujifilm Z90
  • $123
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony DSC-W570 vs Fujifilm Z90

Nikon S100
Fujifilm Z90
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S100 vs Fujifilm Z90

Compared to Samsung ST76

Sony DSC-W570
Samsung ST76
  • $123
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony DSC-W570 vs Samsung ST76

Nikon S100
Samsung ST76
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S100 vs Samsung ST76

Compared to Samsung ST66

Sony DSC-W570
Samsung ST66
  • $123
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony DSC-W570 vs Samsung ST66

Nikon S100
Samsung ST66
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S100 vs Samsung ST66

Compared to Panasonic TS20

Sony DSC-W570
Panasonic TS20
  • $123
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony DSC-W570 vs Panasonic TS20

Nikon S100
Panasonic TS20
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Nikon S100 vs Panasonic TS20

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