Sony A550 vs Sony W570

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Sony A550 vs Sony W570, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the A550 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the A550 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The A550 was manufactured 13 months prior to the W570 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A550 scores vs the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A550 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A550 has physical dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) while the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony A550 vs Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A550 versus the W570.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A550 and W570 is 63 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A550 and W570.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A550 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony W570 will give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.