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Sony TX1 vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony TX1 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
Sony W560
(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
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Sony TX1 vs Sony W560 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony TX1 and Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and W560 (14MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and W560 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The TX1 was brought out 17 months prior to the W560 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TX1 matches up against the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony W560

 TX1 W560 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony TX1

 W560 TX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony W560

 TX1 W560 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony TX1 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony TX1 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst 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 TX1 and Sony W560 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TX1 against the W560.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX1 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX1 and W560.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TX1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony W560 will provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older TX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX1 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX1 Portrait photography advice
Sony W560 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX1 Sports photography highlights
Sony W560 Sports photography highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX1 Travel photography info
Sony W560 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX1 Landscape photography factors
Sony W560 Landscape photography factors
31
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX1 Vlogging advice
Sony W560 Vlogging advice
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Sony TX1 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX1 and Sony W560
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 110 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $139