Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W570

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W570, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and W570 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and W570 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 VI was revealed 7 years later than the W570 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the RX100 VI grades versus the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VI Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VI features outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the RX100 VI vs the W570.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VI and W570 is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VI and W570.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX100 VI with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VI will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger RX100 VI provides a benefit in sensor innovation.