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Sony W380 vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony W380 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched 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
  • Released January 2011
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Sony W380 vs Sony W570 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony W380 vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the W380 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The W380 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the W570 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the W380 grades versus the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony W570

 W380 W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony W380

 W570 W380 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony W570

 W380 W570 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Sony W380 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W380 comes with exterior measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Sony W380 vs Sony W570 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the W380 compared to the W570.

Sony W380 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the W380 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W380 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W380 and W570.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W570 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged W380 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W380 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W380 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W380 Portrait photography info
Sony W570 Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W380 Street photography features
Sony W570 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W380 Travel photography info
Sony W570 Travel photography info
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
66
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W380 Landscape photography factors
Sony W570 Landscape photography factors
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W380 Vlogging features
Sony W570 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Sony W380 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W380 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type 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
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.4-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.70 m
Flash settings 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)
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 gr (0.26 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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, 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $44 $159