Reasons to choose Coolpix S570
Released in 2009, Coolpix S570 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix S570
vs Nikon Coolpix S9100
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix S57028 mm²
Coolpix S9100- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix S570 and Coolpix S9100 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix S570MetricCoolpix S9100
12 MPEffective pixels12 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.54 µmPixel pitch1.54 µm
2.37 µm²Pixel area2.37 µm²
42.17 MP/cm²Pixel density42.17 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
120 gWeight214 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Nikon EN-EL10 Lithium-ion Battery Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL12 Lithium-Ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix S570 and Coolpix S9100 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S570 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S570 and Coolpix S9100 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix S9100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S9100
Released in 2011, Coolpix S9100 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 214 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.