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Sony RX1 vs Sony W570

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony RX1 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released February 2013
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 RX1 vs Sony W570 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sony RX1 and Sony W570, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and W570 (16MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and W570 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX1 was introduced 2 years after the W570 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the RX1 scores versus the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony W570

 RX1 W570 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2011Newer by 26 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony RX1

 W570 RX1 

Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony W570

 RX1 W570 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sony RX1 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1 has outside dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX1 and Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the RX1 compared to the W570.

Sony RX1 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and W570 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX1 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1 and W570.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX1 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX1 will produce greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent RX1 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sony RX1 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1 Portrait photography details
Sony W570 Portrait photography details
82
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1 Street photography highlights
Sony W570 Street photography highlights
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (482g)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
53
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1 Travel photography factors
Sony W570 Travel photography factors
62
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (270 CIPA)
heavier than average (482g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
65
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (270 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
34
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (482g)
29
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Sony RX1 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-02-19 2011-01-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-22.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Xtra FineTFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 482 grams (1.06 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2534 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $2,798 $159