Sony W570 vs Sony W830

Its time to look more closely at the Sony W570 versus Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the W570 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W570 was brought out 4 years prior to the W830 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the W570 scores vs the W830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are available at Sony W570 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony W570 offers outside measurements 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 W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony W570 versus Sony W830 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the W570 against the W830.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W570 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the W570 and W830.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W830 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older W570 will be behind in sensor innovation.