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Sony W220 vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony W220 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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 W220 vs Sony W570 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Sony W220 versus Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the W220 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W220 was introduced 24 months earlier than the W570 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W220 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the W220 matches up vs the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony W570

 W220 W570 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony W220

 W570 W220 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Sony W220 and Sony W570

 W220 W570 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony W220 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony W220 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sony W220 versus Sony W570 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the W220 vs the W570.

Sony W220 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the W220 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony W220 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W220 and W570.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W570 to provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older W220 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony W220 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony W220 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W220 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W220 Portrait photography information
Sony W570 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W220 Street photography info
Sony W570 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W220
Sports photography with Sony W570
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W220 Travel photography information
Sony W570 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W220 Landscape photography information
Sony W570 Landscape photography information
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W220 Vlogging information
Sony W570 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
29
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Sony W220 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W220 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-120mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-7.1 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $160 $159