Sony W570 vs Sony W610
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Sony W570 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Sony W570 vs Sony W610 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony W570 vs Sony W610, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W570 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe W570 was released 12 months earlier than the W610 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the W570 scores versus the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony W570 vs Sony W610 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are available at Sony W570 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony W610
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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony W570
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Sony W570 and Sony W610
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Sony W570 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony W570 has got exterior dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Sony W570 vs Sony W610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the W570 against the W610.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W570 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Sony W570 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W570 and W610.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W570 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged W570 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony W570 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-6.3 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Clear Photo LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 | 116 gr (0.26 lb) | 113 gr (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" 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 life | - | 250 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-BN |
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $159 | $200 |