Sony W370 vs Sony W570
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Sony W370 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
(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
Sony W370 vs Sony W570 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Sony W370 versus Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the W370 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe W370 was unveiled 12 months before the W570 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony W370 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the W370 matches up vs the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony W370 vs Sony W570 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are viewable at Sony W370 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony W570
W370 | W570 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony W370
W570 | W370 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Sony W370 and Sony W570
W370 | W570 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Sony W370 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sony W370 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Sony W370 versus Sony W570 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the W370 against the W570.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W370 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Sony W370 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W370 and W570.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W570 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged W370 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sony W370 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 34-238mm (7.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.6-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lb) | 116 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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, portrait1/ portrait2) | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $230 | $159 |