Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W190
Released in 2009, Cyber-shot DSC-W190 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W190
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W19028 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W570- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.6%
The Cyber-shot DSC-W570 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Cyber-shot DSC-W190MetricCyber-shot DSC-W570
12.1 MPEffective pixels16.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.51 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
2.29 µm²Pixel area1.77 µm²
43.64 MP/cm²Pixel density56.57 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
—Weight116 g
Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Pro DuoStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, SDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
—BatteryLithium-Ion NP-BN1 battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Cyber-shot DSC-W570 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W190 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-W570 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-W570 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Released in 2011, Cyber-shot DSC-W570 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 116 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.