Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI vs Nikon Coolpix S570

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI 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.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI was introduced in June 2018 and Nikon Coolpix S570 was introduced in August 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Highlights

      • 20.1 MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 315 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,229k dot Tilting Screen
      • 2,359k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 24.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      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

      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Nikon Coolpix S570.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Stacked CMOS Sensor
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   315 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,359k dot
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 24.0 fps
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Light - 301 g (0.66 lb / 10.62 oz)
      •   USB Charging
      •   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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   No IP Streaming
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI over Nikon Coolpix S570.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI vs Nikon Coolpix S570
      Larger Sensor 1-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.1 Megapixel vs 12.0 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 vs 4000 x 3000
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording With downloadable app vs
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 200 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 8.3x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.5 vs f/6.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance 8 cm vs 45 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,229k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1280 x 720
      HDMI Output Micro vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs

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      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S570

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S570 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI vs Nikon Coolpix S570
      Lower Native ISO 125 vs 100
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/2.7
      Min Macro Focus Distance 8 cm vs 3 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Lighter 301 g (0.66 lb / 10.62 oz) vs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)

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      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Nikon Coolpix S570
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,8003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light301 g (0.66 lb / 10.62 oz)140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Nikon Coolpix S570
        Small Sensor1-inch1/2.3-inch
        No External Flash Connectivity
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 1,229k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S570 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI with Tilting screen


      Electronic Viewfinder on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,359k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon Coolpix S570.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI features a 20.1 megapixel 1-inch Stacked CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 80 - 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.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI has Stacked CMOS sensor. The key feature of such sensor is its three-dimensional structure, which consists of multiple layers of semiconductor material and circuitry stacked on top of each other. This allows the sensor to have dedicated layers for image capture and signal processing. This separation allows for faster data readout, reducing rolling shutter effects and enabling high-speed shooting and video recording. It is also more power-efficient.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI is equipped with Bionz X processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3:2 (3888 x 2592, 2736 x 1824), 4:3 (4864 x 3648, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944), 16:9 (5472 x 3080, 3648 x 2056, 2720 x 1528), 1:1 (3648 x 3648, 2544 x 2544, 1920 x 1920) with 1:1, 4:3, 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.

      Image Stabilization on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI has an image stabilization with 4 stops of compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      NFC on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 240 shots and Nikon Coolpix S570 comes with EN-EL10 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo card slot. Nikon Coolpix S570 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S570. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI can shoot continuously up to 24.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.90 m at Auto ISO on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI body has dimensions of 102 x 58 x 43 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.69") and Nikon Coolpix S570 body has dimensions of 92 x 57 x 22 mm (3.62 x 2.24 x 0.87"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI weighs 301 g (0.66 lb / 10.62 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S570 weighs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      102 mm

      58 mm

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      92 mm

      57 mm

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      43 mm

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      22 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Nikon Coolpix S570

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      GOOD
      81
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   315 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,359k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 24.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      GOOD
      77
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   315 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,359k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 24.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   315 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Small Sensor
      •   315 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 301 g (0.66 lb / 10.62 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 301 g (0.66 lb / 10.62 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Nikon Coolpix S570 and give them scores of 78 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.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      OVERALL
      78
      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      GOOD
      79
      •   Stacked CMOS Sensor
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   125 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      GOOD
      76
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 24.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      34
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   315 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 2,359k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      GOOD
      81
      •   No IP Streaming
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI

      Nikon Coolpix S570

      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 301 g (0.66 lb / 10.62 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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