Sony W570 vs Sony W620

The following is a detailed analysis of the Sony W570 vs Sony W620, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the W570 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W570 was introduced 12 months earlier than the W620 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the W570 matches up against the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are provided at Sony W570 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W570 has outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the W570 compared to the W620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W570 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W570 and W620.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W570 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged W570 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.