Sony TX10 vs Sony W560

Lets look a little more closely at the Sony TX10 and Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was manufactured 8 months after the W560 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TX10 grades against the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are available at Sony TX10 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX10 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Sony TX10 and Sony W560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TX10 compared to the W560.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TX10 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX10 and W560.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX10 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer TX10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.