Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon Coolpix S570

      Fujifilm X100S

      Nikon Coolpix S570
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X100S 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 X100S was introduced in July 2013 and Nikon Coolpix S570 was introduced in August 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X100S Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points (49 Cross-type)
      • 2.80" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2,350k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix S570 Highlights

      • 12.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm X100S
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S570
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      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.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X100S and Nikon Coolpix S570.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X100S

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm X100S

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm X100S

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Advantage of Fujifilm X100S

      Fujifilm X100S
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X100S over Nikon Coolpix S570.

      Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon Coolpix S570
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.3 Megapixel vs 12.0 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3264 vs 4000 x 3000
      RAW Support vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.0 vs f/2.7
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.0 vs f/6.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance 21 cm vs 45 cm
      Larger Screen 2.80" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) vs
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      HDMI Output Mini vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Fujifilm X100VI
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Fujifilm X100V
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm X100F
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Fujifilm JX370
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm X100
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Fujifilm JX300
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm X100T
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Fujifilm JX550
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm JX350
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm JX500
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm AX350
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm S3 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S570

      Nikon S570
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S570 over Fujifilm X100S.

      Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon Coolpix S570
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 35 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 1x vs 5x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 3 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Lighter 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) vs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S570.

      Nikon S220
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Nikon S230
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Nikon S620
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon S630
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon S810c
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S800c
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S640
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon S100
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony TX100V
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Panasonic FX700
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon SD4500 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      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.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm X100S Nikon Coolpix S570
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,8003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X100S Nikon Coolpix S570
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm X100S has a 2.80" screen with 460k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S570 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder on Fujifilm X100S

      Fujifilm X100S has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder with 2,350k dot resolution. It has a 90% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon Coolpix S570.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X100S features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. 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.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm X100S is equipped with EXR II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4896x2760,264 x 3264, 3456x2304, 3456x1944, 2304 x 230, 2496x1664, 2496x1408 , 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 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 Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X100S

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X100S. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Fujifilm X100S comes with NP-95 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots and Nikon Coolpix S570 comes with EN-EL10 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm X100S has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon Coolpix S570 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X100S, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S570. Fujifilm X100S can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.00 m on Fujifilm X100S. Fujifilm X100S also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm X100S.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X100S body has dimensions of 127 x 74 x 54 mm (5.0 x 2.91 x 2.13") and Nikon Coolpix S570 body has dimensions of 92 x 57 x 22 mm (3.62 x 2.24 x 0.87"). Fujifilm X100S weighs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S570 weighs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz).

      Fujifilm X100S

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      127 mm

      74 mm

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      92 mm

      57 mm

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      57 mm

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      54 mm

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      22 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X100S and Nikon Coolpix S570

      Fujifilm X100S and Nikon Coolpix S570 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm X100S

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm X100S

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      47
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm X100S

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm X100S

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      GOOD
      73
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm X100S

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      GOOD
      79
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm X100S

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm X100S and Nikon Coolpix S570 and give them scores of 56 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm X100S

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X100S

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X100S

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      BAD
      34
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm X100S

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X100S

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      POOR
      43
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X100S

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,350k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X100S

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm X100S

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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