Sony HX7V vs Sony W560
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Sony HX7V vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2011
(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
- Introduced January 2011
Sony HX7V vs Sony W560 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Sony HX7V versus Sony W560, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe HX7V was unveiled 7 months after the W560 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HX7V grades vs the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX7V vs Sony W560 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony W560
HX7V | W560 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony HX7V
W560 | HX7V |
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Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony W560
HX7V | W560 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Sony HX7V vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX7V enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 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).
Look at the Sony HX7V versus Sony W560 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX7V compared to the W560.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX7V and W560 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX7V vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX7V and W560.
To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX7V to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern HX7V provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Sony HX7V vs Sony W560 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 208 gr (0.46 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, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $499 | $139 |