Sony W550 vs Sony W570

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sony W550 vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the W550 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W550 was revealed 7 months later than the W570 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the W550 scores vs the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are available at Sony W550 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony W550 has got external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sony W550 vs Sony W570 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the W550 compared to the W570.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W550 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W550 and W570.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W570 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent W550 will have a benefit in sensor tech.