Sony HX10V vs Sony W560

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony HX10V versus Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the HX10V (18MP) and W560 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was revealed 14 months after the W560 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HX10V matches up versus the W560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX10V offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst 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 HX10V versus Sony W560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the HX10V vs the W560.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and W560 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX10V and W560.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX10V to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger HX10V is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.