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Nikon S7000 vs Sony W560

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony W560 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S7000 versus Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was released 4 years later than the W560 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S7000 scores vs the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Sony W560

 S7000 W560 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2011Fresher by 50 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Nikon S7000

 W560 S7000 

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Sony W560

 S7000 W560 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S7000 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S7000 versus Sony W560 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S7000 and the W560.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S7000 and W560 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S7000 and W560.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S7000 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S7000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S7000
Portrait photography with Sony W560
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S7000
Street photography with Sony W560
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (165g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S7000
Sports photography with Sony W560
45
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 Travel photography details
Sony W560 Travel photography details
65
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (165 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
42
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 Vlogging details
Sony W560 Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (165g)
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Sony W560
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 9.2 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 110 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $280 $139