Sony W570 vs Sony WX10

The following is a complete analysis of the Sony W570 and Sony WX10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the W570 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W570 was launched very close to the WX10 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the W570 grades vs the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are provided at Sony W570 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W570 comes with outer measurements 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 WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the W570 vs the WX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W570 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the W570 and WX10.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.