Sony HX200V vs Sony W570

Let's look more closely at the Sony HX200V vs Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was launched 17 months later than the W570 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HX200V scores versus the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX200V has got external dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Sony HX200V vs Sony W570 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the HX200V versus the W570.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and W570 is 66 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX200V and W570.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX200V to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern HX200V should have an edge in sensor innovation.