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Sony W350 vs Sony W560

Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony W350 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced 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
Photography Glossary

Sony W350 vs Sony W560 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony W350 and Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W350 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W350 was launched 12 months earlier than the W560 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the W350 grades vs the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony W560

 W350 W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony W350

 W560 W350 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony W350 and Sony W560

 W350 W560 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony W350 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony W350 features external dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having 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") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W350 and Sony W560 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the W350 versus the W560.

Sony W350 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W350 and W560 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W350 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W350 and W560.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged W350 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony W350 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W350 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W350 Portrait photography factors
Sony W560 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W350 Street photography features
Sony W560 Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W350 Sports photography information
Sony W560 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
66
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
42
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sony W350 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W350 and Sony W560
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz 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 surface 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" 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 recording
Storage type 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $139