Sony RX10 vs Sony W560

In this article, we will be comparing the Sony RX10 versus Sony W560, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the RX10 (20MP) and W560 (14MP) and the RX10 (1") and W560 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The RX10 was released 3 years later than the W560 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the RX10 scores against the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX10 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX10 comes with external measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX10 versus Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the RX10 compared to the W560.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the RX10 and W560 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX10 and W560.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony RX10 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern RX10 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.