Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Nikon Coolpix S570

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and the Nikon Coolpix S570, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro was introduced in July 2007 and Nikon Coolpix S570 was introduced in August 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro over Nikon Coolpix S570.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S570 over Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a 2.5" screen with 230k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S570 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.94x (0.63x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon Coolpix S570.

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 356.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Nikon Coolpix S570 features a 12.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro can take pictures up to 4256 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix S570 is equipped with Expeed processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon Coolpix S570 nothing can be done.

USB Inputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.

Battery

Nikon Coolpix S570 comes with EN-EL10 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a single Compact Flash (Type I/II) card slot. Nikon Coolpix S570 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S570.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro also accepts external flash which can be connected via X-contact hot-shoe (with i-TTL support). The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro body has dimensions of 147 x 113 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.45 x 2.91") and Nikon Coolpix S570 body has dimensions of 92 x 57 x 22 mm (3.62 x 2.24 x 0.87"). Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro weighs 920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S570 weighs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz).

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Nikon Coolpix S570

147 mm

113 mm

92 mm

57 mm

113 mm

57 mm

74 mm

22 mm