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Sony A7R II vs Sony W570

Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79
Sony Alpha A7R II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony A7R II vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R
  • Later Model is Sony A7R III
Sony W570
(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
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony A7R II vs Sony W570 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Sony A7R II versus Sony W570, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and W570 (16MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and W570 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The A7R II was released 4 years after the W570 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A7R II grades against the W570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Sony W570

 A7R II W570 
LaunchedJune 2015January 2011Newer by 54 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony A7R II

 W570 A7R II 

Common features in the Sony A7R II and Sony W570

 A7R II W570 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony A7R II vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A7R II features outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Sony A7R II versus Sony W570 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the A7R II compared to the W570.

Sony A7R II vs Sony W570 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R II and W570 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7R II vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R II vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R II and W570.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7R II featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A7R II will render extra detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern A7R II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A7R II vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R II vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R II vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7R II
Portrait photography with Sony W570
85
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R II Street photography factors
Sony W570 Street photography factors
81
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R II Sports photography info
Sony W570 Sports photography info
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low battery power (290 per charge)
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R II Travel photography features
Sony W570 Travel photography features
62
environment sealing
MP count fantastic (42MP)
low battery power (290 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
66
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R II Landscape photography info
Sony W570 Landscape photography info
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery power (290 shots)
38
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R II Vlogging highlights
Sony W570 Vlogging highlights
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
29
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony A7R II vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R II and Sony W570
 Sony Alpha A7R IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2015-06-10 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 7974 x 5316 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 399 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 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 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 625 gr (1.38 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 98 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 3434 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 recording With downloadable app
Storage type 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
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $2,913 $159