Sony TX1 vs Sony W570

Lets examine more closely at the Sony TX1 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and W570 (16MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and W570 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The TX1 was launched 17 months prior to the W570 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TX1 matches up against the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX1 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony TX1 offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TX1 vs the W570.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX1 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX1 and W570.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TX1 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W570 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older TX1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.