Sony A7S vs Sony W570

Here is a extended review of the Sony A7S and Sony W570, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7S (12MP) and W570 (16MP) and the A7S (Full frame) and W570 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7S was introduced 3 years later than the W570 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A7S scores against the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A7S Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A7S features exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A7S vs the W570.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7S and W570 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A7S and W570.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A7S with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony W570 will provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher A7S will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.