Sony NEX-7 vs Sony W560

Here, we are analyzing the Sony NEX-7 versus Sony W560, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-7 (24MP) and W560 (14MP) and the NEX-7 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-7 was announced 12 months later than the W560 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NEX-7 scores vs the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-7 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-7 has external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-7 versus Sony W560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the NEX-7 and the W560.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-7 and W560 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-7 and W560.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NEX-7 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony NEX-7 will result in more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger NEX-7 will have a benefit in sensor technology.