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Sony W320 vs Sony W570

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony W320 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sony W320 vs Sony W570 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony W320 vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the W320 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W320 was released 12 months earlier than the W570 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the W320 matches up vs the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony W570

 W320 W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony W320

 W570 W320 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Sony W320 and Sony W570

 W320 W570 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sony W320 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony W320 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W570 has dimensions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the W320 and the W570.

Sony W320 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the W320 and W570 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W320 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W320 and W570.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W570 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W320 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony W320 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W320 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W320
Sports photography with Sony W570
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W320 Travel photography factors
Sony W570 Travel photography factors
66
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
66
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W320 Landscape photography info
Sony W570 Landscape photography info
33
relatively wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W320 Vlogging highlights
Sony W570 Vlogging highlights
26
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Sony W320 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W320 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.70 m
Flash settings 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 grams (0.26 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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 One One
Retail price $269 $159