Sony A7 vs Sony W570
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Sony A7 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Introduced January 2014
- New Model is Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2011

Sony A7 vs Sony W570 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Sony A7 and Sony W570, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A7 (24MP) and W570 (16MP) and the A7 (Full frame) and W570 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

The A7 was manufactured 3 years later than the W570 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the A7 matches up versus the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sony A7 vs Sony W570 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Sony W570
A7 | W570 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 38 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony A7
W570 | A7 |
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Common features in the Sony A7 and Sony W570
A7 | W570 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Sony A7 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A7 and Sony W570 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7 versus the W570.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A7 and W570 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 and W570.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A7 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony A7 will show more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger A7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A7 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony A7 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-01-22 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 855.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 117 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Xtra Fine LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.70 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 474 gr (1.04 lbs) | 116 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 90 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2248 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $798 | $159 |