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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9

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Overview
Released20112011
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDExmor R CMOS
Effective resolution16.1 MP16.2 MP
Largest image4608 × 34564608 × 3456
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–3200
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 back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 16.8 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 photographs, maximum 4608 × 3456 in 4:3 or 4608 × 2592 in 16:9; MPF 3D photographs, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama and Sweep Multi Angle. Normal panoramas reach 7152 × 1080 or 4912 × 1920; this model does not offer the WX7 high-resolution panorama mode
ISO detailAuto or ISO 80–3200 at full resolution–
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 equivalent25–125 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.6–6.3f/2.6–6.3
Optical zoom5×5×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst1 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 moviesCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar five-times optical zoom, six elements in five groups including three aspherical elements; actual 4.5–22.5 mm. Equivalent 25–125 mm for 4:3 photographs, 28–140 mm for 16:9, 29–145 mm for 16:9 movies or 35–175 mm for 4:3 movies. Optical zoom operates during movies
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 timersNine-point multipoint, centre-weighted or spot AF with illuminator and tracking focus; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 100 cm telephoto. No manual focus
ShutterIntelligent Auto approximately 2–1/1600 second; Program Auto 1–1/1600 secondAuto 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 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten frames; this is a brief buffered burst rather than sustained continuous shooting. Flash reduces speed and some modes do not permit bursts
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; no Active movie-stabilisation modeOptical SteadyShot
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 front flash, Auto, forced, slow-sync or off; ISO Auto range approximately 0.05–5.3 m wide or 1–2.2 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, Superior Auto, Program Auto, Easy, scenes, Background Defocus, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, 3D stills, 3D Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi Angle and movies; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Wide-angle F2.6/F8 two-step ND-filter settings; no aperture/shutter priority or manual exposure
Video
Highest video resolution1280 × 720 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 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 GBAVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 1920 × 1080 up to 24 Mbps or 1440 × 1080 at 9 Mbps. NTSC 60i means approximately 60 interlaced fields per second and 30 frame pairs; PAL 50i means 50 fields and 25 frame pairs. MP4 records 1440 × 1080 at 12 Mbps, 1280 × 720 at 6 Mbps or VGA at 3 Mbps, approximately 30 fps NTSC. Approximately 29-minute clip limit
AudioBuilt-in mono microphone and speaker; mono AV audio outputBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono speaker; wind-noise reduction
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size2.7″3″
Screen dots230,400921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 2.7-type Clear Photo TFT LCD, 230400 dots; no optical or electronic viewfinderFixed 3-type Xtra Fine LCD TFT with 921600 dots, brightness adjustment and automatic bright monitoring; no touchscreen or viewfinder
Connections and design
Battery life (maker's claim)220 photographs210 photographs
Body weight100 g123 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 2011. Sony’s US launch announcement scheduled March availability; that prospective statement does not establish the actual first worldwide on-sale day or 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 19 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC and SDXC. Movies require recommended Class 4 or faster SD cards or Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2/PRO-HG Duo
PortsType3a multi-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, AV, DC input and optional HD component cable; no HDMI socketProprietary Type 3b multi terminal for composite AV output, USB and DC input; USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mini-HDMI for 2D/3D viewing
Wireless connectionsTransferJet support with compatible media and Eye-Fi card support; no built-in GPSTransferJet send/receive with a compatible TransferJet Memory Stick and receiving equipment
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-BN1; approximately 210 photographs or 105 minutes of still shooting under CIPA conditions. Approximately 50 minutes total movie recording under Sony’s test conditions, distinct from per-clip limits
ChargingExternal BC-CSN/BC-CSNB battery charger, approximately 245 minutes full or 185 minutes normal charge at 25°C; no USB charging or power supplyIn-camera USB charging with supplied AC-UB10/UB10B or a computer; external USB power supports playback, not shooting
Dimensions91.0 × 51.5 × 19.1 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions in manual94.6 × 56.3 × 19.8 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant
Weight detailApproximately 100 g body-only in Sony Japan specifications; approximately 116 g including NP-BN1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 123 g body-only; approximately 139 g including NP-BN1 and Memory Stick Duo
MaterialsMetallic body–
ColoursBlack, silver, pink, gold or violet; regional availability variesBlack; available colours differ by market
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-BN1, AC adapter, proprietary USB cable, wrist strap and software CD; regional contents differ

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