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Sony W570 vs Sony WX50

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony W570 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Sony W570
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony W570 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony W570 versus Sony WX50, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the W570 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W570 was brought out 12 months earlier than the WX50 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the W570 grades against the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony WX50

 W570 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony W570

 WX50 W570 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony W570 and Sony WX50

 W570 WX50 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony W570 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony W570 enjoys physical dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sony W570 versus Sony WX50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the W570 and the WX50.

Sony W570 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the W570 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W570 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Sony W570 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W570 and WX50.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older W570 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W570 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony W570 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W570 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W570 Portrait photography info
Sony WX50 Portrait photography info
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W570 Street photography highlights
Sony WX50 Street photography highlights
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W570 Sports photography features
Sony WX50 Sports photography features
36
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W570 Travel photography details
Sony WX50 Travel photography details
66
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than others (117g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W570 Landscape photography info
Sony WX50 Landscape photography info
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W570 Vlogging details
Sony WX50 Vlogging details
29
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Sony W570 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W570 and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $159 $250