Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W560

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony RX100 VI and Sony W560, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and W560 (14MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and W560 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 VI was introduced 7 years later than the W560 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the RX100 VI matches up versus the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VI has external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while 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 RX100 VI and Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the RX100 VI compared to the W560.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VI and W560 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VI and W560.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX100 VI with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will provide greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer RX100 VI will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.