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Sony W570 vs Sony W620

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony W570 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony W570 vs Sony W620 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony W620

 W570 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony W570

 W620 W570 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Sony W570 and Sony W620

 W570 W620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony W570 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony W570 vs Sony W620 size comparison

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

Sony W570 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Sony W570 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony W570 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony W570 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W570 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W570 Street photography highlights
Sony W620 Street photography highlights
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W570 Sports photography info
Sony W620 Sports photography info
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W570 Travel photography features
Sony W620 Travel photography features
66
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than competitors (116g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W570 Landscape photography factors
Sony W620 Landscape photography factors
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
33
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W570 Vlogging advice
Sony W620 Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
30
really wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Sony W570 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W570 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.3 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 1 1
Launch pricing $159 $102