Sony QX10 vs Sony W560
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Sony QX10 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Released September 2013
(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 QX10 vs Sony W560 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Sony QX10 versus Sony W560, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the QX10 (18MP) and W560 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe QX10 was unveiled 2 years after the W560 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the QX10 grades versus the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony QX10 vs Sony W560 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are provided at Sony QX10 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony W560
QX10 | W560 | |||
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Introduced | September 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 33 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony QX10
W560 | QX10 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony W560
QX10 | W560 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony QX10 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony QX10 comes with exterior dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 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).
Check out the Sony QX10 versus Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the QX10 against the W560.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the QX10 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony QX10 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the QX10 and W560.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony QX10 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent QX10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony QX10 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Type | Lens-style | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-09-04 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Lens-style | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 18MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | - | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 0 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Depends on connected smartphone | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | None | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1440x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 105 grams (0.23 lbs) | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" 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 | 220 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BN, | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $250 | $139 |