Canon SX210 IS vs Sony W560

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony W560, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was released 6 months prior to the W560 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the W560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony W560 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the W560.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and W560 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and W560.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you have to factor the age of the products into consideration.