Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W560

In this write-up, we are matching up the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony W560, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the RX100 VII (20MP) and W560 (14MP) and the RX100 VII (1") and W560 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 VII was introduced 8 years after the W560 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the RX100 VII matches up versus the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VII Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VII has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony W560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the RX100 VII against the W560.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VII and W560 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VII and W560.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VII having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 VII will deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern RX100 VII should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.