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Sony W570 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony W570 vs Sony W810 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Sony W570 vs Sony W810 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Sony W570 and Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the W570 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W570 was announced 4 years prior to the W810 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the W570 grades against the W810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony W810

 W570 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony W570

 W810 W570 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Sony W570 and Sony W810

 W570 W810 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony W570 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sony W570 offers outer dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the W570 versus the W810.

Sony W570 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W570 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W570 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony W570 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the W570 and W810.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W810 to produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older W570 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony W570 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony W570 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W570 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W570 Portrait photography advice
Sony W810 Portrait photography advice
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W570 Street photography information
Sony W810 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W570
Sports photography with Sony W810
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
66
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W570 Landscape photography info
Sony W810 Landscape photography info
38
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W570 Vlogging info
Sony W810 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
32
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Sony W570 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W570 and Sony W810
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lbs) 111 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 - 200 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $159 $100