Sony W570 vs Sony WX220
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Sony W570 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2014
Sony W570 vs Sony WX220 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Sony W570 vs Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the W570 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe W570 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WX220 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the W570 scores versus the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony W570 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are available at Sony W570 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony WX220
W570 | WX220 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony W570
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2011 | Newer by 37 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W570 and Sony WX220
W570 | WX220 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Sony W570 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sony W570 enjoys external measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Sony W570 vs Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the W570 against the WX220.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the W570 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony W570 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the W570 and WX220.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX220 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged W570 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Sony W570 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony W570 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to 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 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Clear Photo LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 210 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 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $159 | $198 |