Sony RX100 vs Sony W560
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Sony RX100 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released August 2012
- Later Model is Sony RX100 II
(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
- Released January 2011
Sony RX100 vs Sony W560 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Sony RX100 and Sony W560, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 (20MP) and W560 (14MP) and the RX100 (1") and W560 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe RX100 was released 20 months later than the W560 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the RX100 scores vs the W560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony RX100 vs Sony W560 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony W560
RX100 | W560 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 20 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony RX100
W560 | RX100 |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 and Sony W560
RX100 | W560 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Sony RX100 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 has outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony RX100 and Sony W560 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the RX100 against the W560.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 and W560 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX100 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 and W560.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX100 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent RX100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony RX100 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-08-28 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | 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 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,229 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | WhiteMagic TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 240g (0.53 lb) | 110g (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 390 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $448 | $139 |