Sony HX200V vs Sony W560

Here is a thorough overview of the Sony HX200V vs Sony W560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the HX200V (18MP) and W560 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was brought out 17 months later than the W560 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HX200V matches up against the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX200V Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX200V enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX200V vs Sony W560 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the HX200V compared to the W560.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX200V and W560 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX200V and W560.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX200V to result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern HX200V is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.