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Sony W350 vs Sony W570

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony W350 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony W350 vs Sony W570 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony W350 versus Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the W350 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W350 was brought out 12 months before the W570 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the W350 grades against the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony W570

 W350 W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony W350

 W570 W350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Sony W350 and Sony W570

 W350 W570 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Sony W350 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony W350 has got external measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the W350 against the W570.

Sony W350 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the W350 and W570 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W350 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the W350 and W570.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W570 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged W350 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony W350 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W350 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W350 Portrait photography features
Sony W570 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W350 Sports photography factors
Sony W570 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W350
Travel photography with Sony W570
66
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W350 Vlogging advice
Sony W570 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
29
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Sony W350 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W350 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 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 type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 gr (0.26 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" 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 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
Pricing at release $200 $159