Sony W570 vs Sony WX30

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony W570 vs Sony WX30, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the W570 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W570 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the WX30 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the W570 matches up versus the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are viewable at Sony W570 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony W570 enjoys outer dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Sony W570 vs Sony WX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the W570 compared to the WX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the W570 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W570 and WX30.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.