Sony HX10V vs Sony W560
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Sony HX10V vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Announced February 2012
- Successor is Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
Sony HX10V vs Sony W560 Overview
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony HX10V vs Sony W560 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony W560
HX10V | W560 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 14 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony HX10V
W560 | HX10V |
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Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony W560
HX10V | W560 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Sony HX10V vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony HX10V vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony HX10V vs Sony W560 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 18MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-400mm (16.7x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 234g (0.52 lbs) | 110g (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 320 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $616 | $139 |