Sony HX200V vs Sony W560
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Sony HX200V vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Announced May 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX100V
- Renewed by Sony HX300
(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
- Revealed January 2011
Sony HX200V vs Sony W560 Overview
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony HX200V vs Sony W560 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony W560
HX200V | W560 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony HX200V
W560 | HX200V |
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Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony W560
HX200V | W560 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Sony HX200V vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony HX200V vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony HX200V vs Sony W560 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-05-11 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-810mm (30.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.40 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 583 gr (1.29 pounds) | 110 gr (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 450 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | 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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $480 | $139 |