Sony W610 vs Sony A57

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony W610 vs Sony A57, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the W610 (14MP) and the A57 (16MP) is relatively close but the W610 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The W610 was launched 8 months earlier than the A57 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W610 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the W610 matches up vs the A57 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 & Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony W610 Gallery & Sony A57 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony W610 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the W610 and the A57.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W610 and A57 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W610 and A57.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The W610 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A57 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W610 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.