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Sony HX400V vs Sony W570

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony HX400V vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony HX300
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony HX400V vs Sony W570 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Sony HX400V vs Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and W570 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was brought out 3 years after the W570 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the HX400V matches up vs the W570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony W570

 HX400V W570 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 38 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony HX400V

 W570 HX400V 

Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony W570

 HX400V W570 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sony HX400V vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX400V has got exterior measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX400V vs Sony W570 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the HX400V against the W570.

Sony HX400V vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HX400V and W570 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX400V vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX400V and W570.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger HX400V will have an edge in sensor technology.

Sony HX400V vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX400V vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX400V Portrait photography info
Sony W570 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX400V Street photography factors
Sony W570 Street photography factors
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (660g)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX400V Sports photography details
Sony W570 Sports photography details
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX400V Travel photography factors
Sony W570 Travel photography factors
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (660g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX400V Vlogging details
Sony W570 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (660 grams)
29
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Sony HX400V vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX400V and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (ISO Auto) 3.70 m
Flash settings Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $448 $159