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Sony W530 vs Sony W570

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
25 Overall
33

Sony W530 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony W530 vs Sony W570 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Sony W530 versus Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the W530 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W530 was launched within a month of the W570 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the W530 grades vs the W570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony W570

		

		

			
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Common features in the Sony W530 and Sony W570

		

		

			
 W530 W570 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony W530 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony W530 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Sony W530 versus Sony W570 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the W530 vs the W570.
Sony W530 vs Sony W570 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W530 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony W530 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony W530 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W530 and W570.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W570 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively.
	
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Sony W530 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony W530 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
28
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
30
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Sony W530 as a Street photography camera
 Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
48
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sony W530 Sports photography information
Sony W570 Sports photography information
26
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
36
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
65
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Sony W530
Landscape photography with Sony W570
33
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not possible
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
38
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Sony W530
Vlogging with Sony W570
26
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing microphone support
29
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic support
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Sony W530 vs Sony W570 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W530 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
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
Card slots One One
Cost at release $269 $159