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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony W570

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E2
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony W570 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony W570, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was brought out 2 years after the W570 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up against the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Sony W570

 Fujifilm X-E1 W570 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2011Newer by 27 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 W570 Fujifilm X-E1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony W570

 Fujifilm X-E1 W570 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 comes with external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the W570.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and W570 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E1 and W570.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The younger Fujifilm X-E1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography factors
Sony W570 Portrait photography factors
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography advice
Sony W570 Street photography advice
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
49
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography info
Sony W570 Travel photography info
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Landscape photography with Sony W570
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
38
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E1
Vlogging with Sony W570
32
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
29
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony W570
 Fujifilm X-E1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2013-02-28 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Pro BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID W126 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $159