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Sony W550 vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony W550 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony W550 vs Sony W570 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony W570

 W550 W570 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony W550

 W570 W550 

Common features in the Sony W550 and Sony W570

 W550 W570 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sony W550 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony W550 vs Sony W570 size comparison

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

Sony W550 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony W550 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony W550 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony W550 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W550 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W550 Portrait photography details
Sony W570 Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W550
Street photography with Sony W570
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W550 Sports photography highlights
Sony W570 Sports photography highlights
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W550
Travel photography with Sony W570
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W550 Landscape photography features
Sony W570 Landscape photography features
42
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W550 Vlogging info
Sony W570 Vlogging info
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
29
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Sony W550 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W550 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-24 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech 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 speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 feature
Storage media 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 - Single
Cost at release $119 $159