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Sony W560 vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony W560 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 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
  • Released January 2011
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Sony W560 vs Sony W570 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony W560 and Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W560 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W560 was revealed around the same time to the W570 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the W560 matches up against the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony W570

 W560 W570 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony W560

 W570 W560 

Common features in the Sony W560 and Sony W570

 W560 W570 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony W560 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony W560 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Sony W560 and 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 based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the W560 and the W570.

Sony W560 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the W560 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W560 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W560 and W570.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W570 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Sony W560 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W560 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W560
Portrait photography with Sony W570
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W560 Street photography advice
Sony W570 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W560 Sports photography factors
Sony W570 Sports photography factors
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W560
Travel photography with Sony W570
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W560
Landscape photography with Sony W570
42
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
38
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W560
Vlogging with Sony W570
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
29
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Sony W560 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W560 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 110g (0.24 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical 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 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
Launch pricing $139 $159