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Sony HX80 vs Sony W570

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony HX80 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched March 2016
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 HX80 vs Sony W570 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Sony HX80 and Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX80 was unveiled 5 years after the W570 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HX80 scores against the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony W570

 HX80 W570 
LaunchedMarch 2016January 2011Newer by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
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Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony HX80

 W570 HX80 

Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony W570

 HX80 W570 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Touch display No Touch display

Sony HX80 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX80 provides outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX80 and Sony W570 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HX80 versus the W570.

Sony HX80 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX80 and W570 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX80 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX80 and W570.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent HX80 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX80 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX80 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX80 Portrait photography information
Sony W570 Portrait photography information
39
decent MP (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX80 Street photography advice
Sony W570 Street photography advice
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX80 Sports photography highlights
Sony W570 Sports photography highlights
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (390 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX80 Travel photography information
Sony W570 Travel photography information
76
good battery power (390 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX80 Landscape photography information
Sony W570 Landscape photography information
49
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery power (390 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX80 Vlogging features
Sony W570 Vlogging features
75
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have microphone support
29
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Sony HX80 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX80 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2016-03-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $368 $159