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Sony W570 vs Sony W800

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony W570 vs Sony W800 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released February 2014
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Sony W570 vs Sony W800 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Sony W570 vs Sony W800, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the W570 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W570 was unveiled 4 years prior to the W800 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the W570 grades against the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony W800

 W570 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony W570

 W800 W570 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months

Common features in the Sony W570 and Sony W800

 W570 W800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Sony W570 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony W570 has got outer measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the W570 against the W800.

Sony W570 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W570 and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W570 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony W570 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the W570 and W800.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W800 to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older W570 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony W570 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony W570 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W570 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W570 Portrait photography factors
Sony W800 Portrait photography factors
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
decent MP (20MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W570
Street photography with Sony W800
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W570
Sports photography with Sony W800
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W570 Travel photography details
Sony W800 Travel photography details
66
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
lighter than average in class (125g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W800 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W570 Vlogging features
Sony W800 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
33
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (125g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Sony W570 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W570 and Sony W800
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2014-02-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.3 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 AVI MPEG4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $159 $90