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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
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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

 W530 W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony W530

 W570 W530 

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.

Sony W530 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

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
Photography Glossary

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