Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S80

A side-by-side look at the details that change the buying decision, from storage and batteries to lens reach and pocketability.

At a glance

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S80 verified camera data
Specification	DSC-W570	DSC-S80
Release year	2011	2005
Megapixels	16.1 MP effective	4.1 MP effective
Sensor	1/2.3-inch CCD	1/2.7-inch Super HAD CCD Total Pixels 4,231,000 pixels
Lens	26-130mm equivalent, 5x optical zoom	Carl Zeiss 6-18mm f/2.8-5.2, 39-117mm equivalent, 3x zoom
Memory card	SD / SDHC or Memory Stick Duo / PRO Duo	Memory Stick / Memory Stick PRO
Maximum card	Up to 32GB (SDHC)	Up to 4GB (Memory Stick PRO)
Battery	NP-BN1	2x AA batteries (NiMH rechargeable recommended)
Dimensions	Approx. 95 × 55 × 20 mm	97 × 64 × 40 mm
Weight	Approx. 116 g (with battery and card, CIPA)	200 g

Which one should you choose?

Choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 if a 5x 26–130mm zoom, SD option, and 116 g body matter most.

Choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S80 if the 4.1 MP CCD and two-AA Memory Stick setup are the desired older feel.

The W570 is the practical travel pick; the S80 is the intentionally early CCD/AA pick.

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