Sony W570 vs Sony W610

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.

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.

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.

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

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.