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Sony HX5 vs Sony W560

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony HX5 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony HX5 vs Sony W560 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Sony HX5 and Sony W560, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and W560 (14MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and W560 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The HX5 was released 6 months earlier than the W560 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HX5 grades versus the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony W560

 HX5 W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony HX5

 W560 HX5 

Common features in the Sony HX5 and Sony W560

 HX5 W560 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony HX5 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX5 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the HX5 compared to the W560.

Sony HX5 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX5 and W560 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX5 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX5 and W560.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX5 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W560 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Sony HX5 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX5 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX5 Portrait photography information
Sony W560 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX5 Street photography details
Sony W560 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX5 Sports photography info
Sony W560 Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX5
Travel photography with Sony W560
60
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX5
Landscape photography with Sony W560
37
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Sony HX5 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX5 and Sony W560
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 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 AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 200 gr (0.44 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 ID NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $275 $139