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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-W570SonyCyber-shot DSC-W690
Overview
Released20112012
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution16.1 MP16.1 MP
Largest image4608 × 34564608 × 3456
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type primary-colour Super HAD CCD, approximately 16.1 million effective and 16.4 million total photosites; optical format is not physical dimensions1/2.3-type Super HAD CCD, approximately 16.1 million effective and 16.4 million total photosites; optical format is not physical dimensions
Image formatsJPEG, maximum 4608 × 3456 in 4:3 or 4608 × 2592 in 16:9; smaller 10M, 5M, VGA and 16:9 2M options. Sweep Panorama standard 4912 × 1080 or 3424 × 1920, wide 7152 × 1080 or 4912 × 1920JPEG; maximum 4608 × 3456 in 4:3 or 4608 × 2592 in 16:9. Sweep Panorama standard 4912 × 1080 or 3424 × 1920, wide 7152 × 1080 or 4912 × 1920, 360-degree horizontal 11520 × 1080
ISO detailAuto or ISO 80–3200 at full resolutionISO 80–3200 in Auto, ISO 80–800 in Program Auto according to Sony UK specifications
Image processorBIONZ with D-range optimisation, Clear RAW NR and slow-shutter noise reduction; still photographs recorded as JPEG rather than RAWBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens25–125 mm equivalent25–250 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.6–6.3f/3.3–5.9
Optical zoom5×10×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst1 fps1 fps
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 4.5–22.5 mm; six elements in five groups including three aspherical elements. Equivalent to 25–125 mm for 4:3 stills, 28–140 mm for 16:9 stills/movies or 34–170 mm for 4:3 moviesSony G lens, actual 4.45–44.5 mm; 25–250 mm equivalent for 4:3 photographs and 27.5–275 mm for 16:9 photographs
AutofocusNine-area Multipoint, centre or spot AF and face-tracking focus; focus approximately 5 cm wide or 100 cm telephoto, with AF illuminator. Face detection, Smile Shutter and one-person/two-person self-portrait timersMultipoint, centre, spot and tracking autofocus with face tracking; approximately 5 cm minimum distance at wide angle or 150 cm at telephoto. AF illuminator, face detection and Smile Shutter
ShutterIntelligent Auto approximately 2–1/1600 second; Program Auto 1–1/1600 secondIntelligent Auto approximately 2–1/1600 second; Program Auto 1–1/1600 second
Burst detailMaker maximum-resolution continuous shooting approximately 1 fps, with slower intervals later in the sequence. Reviewed measured just over 1 fps for three images, then approximately 0.48 fpsApproximately 1 fps at full resolution; up to 100 continuous frames. Focus, white balance and exposure are fixed from the first frame, flash is disabled and intervals can lengthen with image size. ePHOTOzine measured 1 fps at 16 megapixels
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; no Active movie-stabilisation modeOptical SteadyShot; Standard and Active movie modes, with a changed angle of view in Active mode
FlashBuilt-in flash with Auto, forced, slow-sync or off; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–3.7 m wide or 1.0–1.5 m telephotoBuilt-in flash with Auto, forced, slow-sync or off; ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–3.3 m wide or 1.5–1.9 m telephoto
Exposure controlsIntelligent Auto, Easy, Program, Sweep Panorama and twelve scene selections including Soft Skin and Underwater; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps, one-push custom white balance and underwater white-balance adjustmentIntelligent Auto, Easy, Program Auto, scenes, Sweep Panorama and Picture Effects; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps, custom one-push white balance
Video
Highest video resolution1280 × 720 at 30 fps1280 × 720 at 30 fps
Video detailMP4 MPEG-4 Visual 1280 × 720 at approximately 30 fps, Fine 9 Mbps or Standard 6 Mbps; VGA 640 × 480 at approximately 30 fps and 3 Mbps. Optical zoom available during recording; manual limits continuous movies to approximately 29 minutes or 2 GBMaker user guide specifies progressive MPEG-4 MP4 with AAC audio at approximately 30 fps: 1280 × 720 Fine 9 Mbps or Standard 6 Mbps, plus VGA 3 Mbps. Sony Hong Kong launch specifications instead list 25 fps; regional timing differs. Optical zoom during recording
AudioBuilt-in mono microphone and speaker; mono AV audio outputBuilt-in mono microphone and mono speaker
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size2.7″3″
Screen dots230,400230,400
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 2.7-type Clear Photo TFT LCD, 230400 dots; no optical or electronic viewfinderFixed three-inch Clear Photo TFT LCD, 230400 dots; no optical or electronic viewfinder
Connections and design
Battery life (maker's claim)220 photographs220 photographs
Body weight100 g124 g
Release detailReleased in 2011. Sony Hong Kong scheduled 12 January 2011 availability and Sony Japan scheduled 10 February. Actual first on-sale day or month is not independently confirmed by these prospective announcementsReleased in 2012. Sony Hong Kong scheduled early April availability in its 29 February announcement; this prospective schedule does not establish the actual first on-sale month
Recording mediaApproximately 27 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO Duo High Speed, PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC and SDXC. Movies require a suitable card; Sony recommends SD-family Class4 or faster, PRO Duo Mark2 or PRO-HG DuoApproximately 27 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO Duo High Speed, PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC and SDXC. Memory Stick Micro, Micro Mark2, microSD and microSDHC require an adapter
PortsType3a multi-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, AV, DC input and optional HD component cable; no HDMI socketMulti-use USB/AV terminal, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and standard-definition composite output; no HDMI
Wireless connectionsTransferJet support with compatible media and Eye-Fi card support; no built-in GPS–
Battery life detailSupplied NP-BN1, typical 2.3 Wh/630 mAh and minimum 2.2 Wh/600 mAh. Manual CIPA claim approximately 220 photographs/110 minutes at 25°C, fully charged battery, Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2, Normal display, alternating zoom ends, flash every second shot and power cycle every tenSupplied NP-BN lithium-ion battery; maker claim approximately 220 photographs or 110 minutes in normal shooting conditions, identified as CIPA by ePHOTOzine
ChargingExternal BC-CSN/BC-CSNB battery charger, approximately 245 minutes full or 185 minutes normal charge at 25°C; no USB charging or power supplySupplied external battery charger
Dimensions91.0 × 51.5 × 19.1 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions in manual94.3 × 56.1 × 21.7 mm (width × height × depth); maker launch also quotes 17.5 mm at the thinnest part
Weight detailApproximately 100 g body-only in Sony Japan specifications; approximately 116 g including NP-BN1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 124 g body-only; approximately 142 g with battery and Memory Stick Duo
MaterialsMetallic bodyMetal front and plastic remainder according to ePHOTOzine
ColoursBlack, silver, pink, gold or violet; regional availability variesBlack, silver, blue or red; regional availability varies
In the boxNP-BN1, external battery charger, multi-use USB/AV cable, wrist strap, software/user-guide CD-ROM and instructions; memory card sold separatelyNP-BN, external battery charger, multi-use USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; AC power cord where supplied

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