Sony QX10 vs Sony W560

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.