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Sony TX100V vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony TX100V vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Released January 2011
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W570 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Sony TX100V and Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX100V was unveiled within a month of the W570 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TX100V matches up against the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony W570

 TX100V W570 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony TX100V

 W570 TX100V 

Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony W570

 TX100V W570 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony TX100V vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony TX100V enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX100V and Sony W570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TX100V vs the W570.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TX100V and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX100V and W570.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photos although you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX100V vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX100V Portrait photography advice
Sony W570 Portrait photography advice
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX100V Street photography info
Sony W570 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (147g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX100V
Sports photography with Sony W570
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX100V Travel photography info
Sony W570 Travel photography info
65
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (147g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX100V Landscape photography details
Sony W570 Landscape photography details
43
really wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
38
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX100V Vlogging factors
Sony W570 Vlogging factors
32
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
more heavy than others (147 grams)
29
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $380 $159