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Sony A900 vs Sony W570

Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony A900 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Updated by Sony A99
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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Sony A900 vs Sony W570 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony A900 versus Sony W570, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and W570 (16MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and W570 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The A900 was launched 3 years prior to the W570 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A900 matches up against the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony W570

 A900 W570 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony A900

 W570 A900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011October 2008More modern by 26 months

Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony W570

 A900 W570 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Sony A900 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A900 has got external measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A900 versus Sony W570 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A900 against the W570.

Sony A900 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and W570 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sony A900 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and W570.

As you can see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A900 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A900 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged A900 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A900 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A900 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A900 Portrait photography features
Sony W570 Portrait photography features
71
you can focus manually
excellent sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A900
Street photography with Sony W570
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A900 Sports photography features
Sony W570 Sports photography features
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A900 Travel photography highlights
Sony W570 Travel photography highlights
54
weather sealing
excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A900
Landscape photography with Sony W570
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
does not have liveview
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A900
Vlogging with Sony W570
9
can't shoot video
29
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Sony A900 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A900 and Sony W570
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2008-10-22 2011-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4032 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Xtra Fine color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895g (1.97 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1431 not tested
Other
Battery life 880 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Price at release $2,736 $159