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Sony W310 vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony W310 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony W310 vs Sony W570 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony W310 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the W310 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W310 was released 12 months earlier than the W570 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the W310 grades against the W570 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony W570

 W310 W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony W310

 W570 W310 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Sony W310 and Sony W570

 W310 W570 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Sony W310 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W310 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Sony W310 and Sony W570 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the W310 compared to the W570.

Sony W310 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W310 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W310 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W310 and W570.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W570 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged W310 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony W310 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W310 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W310
Portrait photography with Sony W570
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W310 Street photography features
Sony W570 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W310 Sports photography info
Sony W570 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W310
Travel photography with Sony W570
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W310
Landscape photography with Sony W570
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W310
Vlogging with Sony W570
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
29
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony W310 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W310 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137 gr (0.30 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $159