Sony HX100V vs Sony W570

The following is a complete assessment of the Sony HX100V vs Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was revealed 10 months after the W570 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the HX100V grades versus the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX100V offers outside measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Sony HX100V vs Sony W570 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the HX100V vs the W570.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HX100V and W570 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX100V and W570.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher HX100V should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.