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Sony W370 vs Sony W570

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony W370 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sony W370
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony W570

 W370 W570 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony W370

 W570 W370 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Sony W370 and Sony W570

 W370 W570 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Sony W370 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W370 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony W370 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony W370 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W370 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W370 Portrait photography factors
Sony W570 Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W370
Street photography with Sony W570
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W370 Sports photography information
Sony W570 Sports photography information
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
66
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W370
Vlogging with Sony W570
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
29
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Sony W370 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W370 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
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
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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