Sony RX100 III vs Sony W560

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.