Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W270
Released in 2009, Cyber-shot DSC-W270 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 164 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W270
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W27028 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W550- Area ratio
- 1.49:1
- Absolute difference
- 14 mm²
- Relative difference
- 49.2%
The Cyber-shot DSC-W270 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-W270MetricCyber-shot DSC-W550
12.2 MPEffective pixels14.1 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.87 µmPixel pitch1.42 µm
3.48 µm²Pixel area2.02 µm²
28.73 MP/cm²Pixel density49.54 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
164 gWeight107 g
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro DuoStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, SDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-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-W270 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W550 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-W550 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-W550 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Released in 2011, Cyber-shot DSC-W550 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 107 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.