Sony W380 vs Sony W560

Following is a complete overview of the Sony W380 versus Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W380 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W380 was released 12 months prior to the W560 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the W380 matches up against the W560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony W380 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony W380 features outside dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the W380 and the W560.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W380 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W380 and W560.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged W380 will be behind in sensor technology.