Sony A7S III vs Sony W560
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Sony A7S III vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Announced July 2020
- Earlier Model is Sony A7S II
(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
- Revealed January 2011

Sony A7S III vs Sony W560 Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Sony A7S III vs Sony W560, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the A7S III (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the A7S III (Full frame) and W560 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

The A7S III was manufactured 9 years later than the W560 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A7S III scores vs the W560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sony A7S III vs Sony W560 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7S III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A7S III Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Sony W560
A7S III | W560 | |||
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Revealed | July 2020 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 117 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1210k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony A7S III
W560 | A7S III |
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Common features in the Sony A7S III and Sony W560
A7S III | W560 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Sony A7S III vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A7S III provides outer measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs) while the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Sony A7S III vs Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A7S III vs the W560.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A7S III and W560 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7S III vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A7S III and W560.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7S III featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony W560 will provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer A7S III will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A7S III vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony A7S III vs Sony W560 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7S III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7S III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2020-07-21 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz XR | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 102400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 409600 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 759 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,440k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 9,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.91x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 699 grams (1.54 pounds) | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 85 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2993 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Launch price | $3,499 | $139 |