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Sony TX100V vs Sony W560

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W560 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony TX100V vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX100V was announced very close to the W560 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TX100V matches up versus the W560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony W560

		

		

			
 TX100V W560 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony TX100V

		

		

			
 W560 TX100V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony W560

		

		

			
 TX100V W560 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony TX100V vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony TX100V offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Sony TX100V vs Sony W560 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TX100V vs the W560.
Sony TX100V vs Sony W560 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TX100V and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX100V vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony TX100V vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX100V and W560.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX100V to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.
	
			Sony TX100V vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony TX100V vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony TX100V vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony TX100V Portrait photography details
Sony W560 Portrait photography details
30
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
28
 MP count good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Sony TX100V Street photography information
Sony W560 Street photography information
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch to focus
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than average in class (147 grams)
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sony TX100V Sports photography info
Sony W560 Sports photography info
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
35
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Sony TX100V Travel photography info
Sony W560 Travel photography info
65
 comes with touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than average in class (147 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
 MP count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison
 Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
43
 pretty wide (25mm)
 big screen (3.5 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
 quite wide (26mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
 Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
32
 pretty wide (25mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external mic socket
 heavier than average in class (147g)
29
 quite wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic socket
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W560 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony W560
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $380 $139