Sony RX10 II vs Sony W560

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony RX10 II versus Sony W560, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX10 II (20MP) and W560 (14MP) and the RX10 II (1") and W560 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX10 II was introduced 4 years after the W560 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the RX10 II scores versus the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX10 II Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony RX10 II has got external dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX10 II versus Sony W560 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the RX10 II versus the W560.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the RX10 II and W560 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX10 II and W560.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX10 II using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 II will give you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent RX10 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.