Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W560
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed June 2018
- Replaced the Sony RX100 V
- Later Model is Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W560 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W560 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony W560
RX100 VI | W560 | |||
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Launched | June 2018 | January 2011 | More recent by 91 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony RX100 VI
W560 | RX100 VI |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony W560
RX100 VI | W560 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W560 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2018-06-05 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch 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 | 315 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,229 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 24.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 301 grams (0.66 lb) | 110 grams (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | 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 | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $1,198 | $139 |