Sony W570 vs Sony WX300
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Sony W570 vs Sony WX300 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 Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Renewed by Sony WX350
Sony W570 vs Sony WX300 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Sony W570 vs Sony WX300, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the W570 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe W570 was announced 3 years prior to the WX300 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the W570 scores versus the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony W570 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony W570 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony WX300
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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony W570
WX300 | W570 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 25 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W570 and Sony WX300
W570 | WX300 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Sony W570 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony W570 has 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) while the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Sony W570 vs Sony WX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the W570 and the WX300.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W570 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Sony W570 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W570 and WX300.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged W570 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Sony W570 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony W570 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-6.3 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Clear Photo LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) | 166 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | 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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $159 | $330 |