• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-W570 advantages over Canon 180

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.6 vs f/3.2
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Thinner
    9 mm vs 22 mm
    Thinner
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 180 advantages over Sony DSC-W570

  • More telephoto lens reach
    224 mm vs 125 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Newer
    9 years vs 14 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More pixels
    20.0 vs 16.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-W350

Sony DSC-W570
Sony DSC-W350
  • $123
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner
  • $154
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
Canon 180
Sony DSC-W350
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Newer
  • $154
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Samsung ST76

Sony DSC-W570
Samsung ST76
  • $123
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
Canon 180
Samsung ST76
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Newer
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner

Compared to Samsung ST66

Sony DSC-W570
Samsung ST66
  • $123
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
Canon 180
Samsung ST66
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Newer
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner

Compared to Sony W830

Sony DSC-W570
Sony W830
  • $123
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • More telephoto lens reach
Canon 180
Sony W830
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Canon 140 IS

Sony DSC-W570
Canon 140 IS
  • $123
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
Canon 180
Canon 140 IS
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
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