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Sony W570 vs Sony W610

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Sony W570 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

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
Sony W610
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony W610

 W570 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony W570

 W610 W570 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Sony W570 and Sony W610

 W570 W610 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Sony W570 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W570 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony W570 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony W570 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Sony W570 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W570 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W570
Street photography with Sony W610
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W570
Sports photography with Sony W610
36
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W570 Travel photography advice
Sony W610 Travel photography advice
66
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W570 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W610 Landscape photography highlights
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Sony W570 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W570 and Sony W610
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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