Nikon's 2009 slim S-series compact — 12MP CCD, 28-140mm 5x zoom, face-priority AF
The Nikon Coolpix S570 was a slim style-series compact announced on 4 August 2009. It sat in the mid-range of Nikon's S-line, aimed at buyers wanting a wider-than-average zoom in a pocketable body during the peak years of the mass-market compact camera.
It pairs a 12-megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD with a 5x Zoom-Nikkor covering a 28-140mm equivalent range, wider at the short end than most rivals of the day. The 2.7-inch, 230k-dot LCD handles framing, sensitivity runs ISO 80-3200, and electronic vibration reduction plus Nikon's Smart Portrait System with face-priority AF (up to 12 faces) round out the feature set. Power comes from the EN-EL10 lithium-ion battery, storage is SD, and the 92x57x22mm body weighs about 120g.
The S570 suits casual shooters and travellers who value the 28mm wide end for interiors and landscapes. It is a fully automatic camera with no manual exposure modes, so it appeals now mainly as an easy carry-everywhere CCD compact rather than an enthusiast tool.
When buying used, confirm the EN-EL10 battery holds charge and a charger is present; the cell is shared with several small Nikons so replacements remain findable. Check the lens barrel extends cleanly, look for LCD scratches under the acrylic panel, and take a test shot at base ISO to confirm the CCD shows no smear or dead columns.