Sony HX10V vs Sony W570

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony HX10V and Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was introduced 14 months after the W570 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HX10V grades versus the W570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX10V Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX10V offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HX10V vs the W570.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and W570 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX10V and W570.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX10V to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher HX10V should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.