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Sony W510 vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony W510 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony W510 vs Sony W570 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony W510 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the W510 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W510 was announced very close to the W570 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the W510 matches up versus the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony W570

 W510 W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony W510

 W570 W510 

Common features in the Sony W510 and Sony W570

 W510 W570 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sony W510 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony W510 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the W510 and the W570.

Sony W510 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W510 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W510 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W510 and W570.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W570 to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively.

Sony W510 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W510 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W510 Portrait photography information
Sony W570 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W510 Travel photography advice
Sony W570 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W510
Landscape photography with Sony W570
32
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W510 Vlogging advice
Sony W570 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
29
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Sony W510 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W510 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.30 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 119g (0.26 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $99 $159