Sony RX100 III vs Sony W560
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Sony RX100 III vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched May 2014
- Older Model is Sony RX100 II
- Updated by Sony RX100 IV
(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 RX100 III vs Sony W560 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Sony RX100 III and Sony W560, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 III (20MP) and W560 (14MP) and the RX100 III (1") and W560 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe RX100 III was revealed 3 years later than the W560 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the RX100 III scores versus the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony RX100 III vs Sony W560 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are available at Sony RX100 III Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony W560
RX100 III | W560 | |||
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Introduced | May 2014 | January 2011 | More recent by 41 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony RX100 III
W560 | RX100 III |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 III and Sony W560
RX100 III | W560 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Sony RX100 III vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 III has physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Sony RX100 III and Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the RX100 III and the W560.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 III and W560 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX100 III vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 III and W560.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX100 III with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 III will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern RX100 III provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony RX100 III vs Sony W560 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-05-15 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 290g (0.64 lb) | 110g (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 495 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $748 | $139 |