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Sony W320 vs Sony W560

Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony W320 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony W320 vs Sony W560 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony W320 vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the W320 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W320 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the W560 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the W320 scores against the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony W560

 W320 W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony W320

 W560 W320 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony W320 and Sony W560

 W320 W560 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony W320 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony W320 features physical measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W560 has measurements 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 W320 vs Sony W560 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the W320 against the W560.

Sony W320 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the W320 and W560 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W320 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the W320 and W560.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged W320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W320 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W320 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W320 Portrait photography info
Sony W560 Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W320 Street photography features
Sony W560 Street photography features
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W320 Sports photography features
Sony W560 Sports photography features
26
good MP (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
66
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W320 Vlogging info
Sony W560 Vlogging info
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sony W320 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W320 and Sony W560
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117g (0.26 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $269 $139