Sony RX100 V vs Sony W570

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sony RX100 V versus Sony W570, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and W570 (16MP) and the RX100 V (1") and W570 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 V was launched 5 years after the W570 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the RX100 V matches up versus the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 V Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 V features outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX100 V versus Sony W570 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the RX100 V versus the W570.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 V and W570 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 V and W570.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 V because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 V will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern RX100 V provides a benefit in sensor innovation.