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Overview
In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.
Both cameras were introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.
Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.
Pros and Cons
In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570.
PROS
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Video Capture
80 Lowest Native ISO
3,200 Highest Native ISO
Live View Autofocus
Built-in Flash
HDMI Output
Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
Video Capture
80 Lowest Native ISO
3,200 Highest Native ISO
Live View Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
HDMI Output
Light - 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)
CONS
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
Timelapse Recording
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
Small Sensor
Timelapse Recording
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.
STRENGTHS
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Video Capture
Low Native ISO
80
80
High Native ISO
3,200
3,200
Live View Autofocus
Built-in Flash
HDMI Output
Type C
Light
113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)
WEAKNESSES
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Small Sensor
1/2.3-inch
1/2.3-inch
Timelapse Recording
Few Focus Points
9
9
Few Cross-type Focus Points
0
0
No Face Detection
Screen Type
Fixed
Fixed
Low Resolution Screen
230k dot
230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)
1/1600 sec
1/1600 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting
1.0 fps
1.0 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Low Video Resolution
640 x 480
1280 x 720
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
Eye-Fi Connection possible
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
Screen
Screen
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.
Sensor
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.
Photography Features
Cameras are equipped with BIONZ processor.
Image Stabilization on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 has an image stabilization.
Connectivity, Battery and Storage
USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs
Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 has an HDMI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 has a Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.
Battery
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 come with NP-BN1 battery pack.
External Storage Slots
Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.
Other Features
Shutter
Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.
Flash
Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 and 3.70 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570..
Physical Parameters
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 body has dimensions of 93 x 53 x 19 mm (3.66 x 2.09 x 0.75") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 body has dimensions of 91 x 52 x 19 mm (3.58 x 2.05 x 0.75"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 weighs 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 weighs 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz).
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
93 mm
53 mm
91 mm
52 mm
53 mm
52 mm
Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 for Different Types of Photography
We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.
Landscape Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
POOR
48
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
POOR
48
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Sports Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
BAD
38
3,200 Highest Native ISO
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
POOR
51
3,200 Highest Native ISO
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
Wildlife Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
POOR
50
3,200 Highest Native ISO
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
No Environmental Sealing
AVERAGE
60
3,200 Highest Native ISO
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
No Environmental Sealing
Portrait Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
POOR
45
Small Sensor
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
No Image Stabilization
Screen Size - 2.70"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No External Flash Connectivity
AVERAGE
56
Small Sensor
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Screen Size - 2.70"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No External Flash Connectivity
Street Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
GOOD
80
Small Sensor
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
GOOD
83
Small Sensor
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)
Travel Photography
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
EXCELLENT
87
No Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
EXCELLENT
88
Image Stabilization
Fixed Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)
Evaluations
We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 and give them scores of 44 and 52 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
OVERALL
44
OVERALL
52
Sensor
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
POOR
47
Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
80 Lowest Native ISO
3,200 Highest Native ISO
POOR
47
Small Sensor
Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
80 Lowest Native ISO
3,200 Highest Native ISO
Photo
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
BAD
28
Timelapse Recording
No Image Stabilization
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
AVERAGE
59
Timelapse Recording
Image Stabilization
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
No External Flash Connectivity
Video
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
BAD
2
No Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
POOR
43
Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
Focusing
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
AVERAGE
55
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
AVERAGE
55
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
Screen and Viewfinder
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
POOR
50
Fixed Screen
Screen Size - 2.70"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
POOR
50
Fixed Screen
Screen Size - 2.70"
Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
No Viewfinder
Connectivity
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
AVERAGE
55
HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
AVERAGE
55
HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
Battery, Storage and Physical
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
AVERAGE
55
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 113 g (0.25 lb / 3.99 oz)
AVERAGE
55
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 116 g (0.26 lb / 4.09 oz)
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