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Sony W510 vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony W510 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced 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
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony W510 vs Sony W560 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Sony W510 vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the W510 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W510 was unveiled within a month of the W560 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the W510 grades vs the W560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony W560

 W510 W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony W510

 W560 W510 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony W510 and Sony W560

 W510 W560 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sony W510 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony W510 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W560 has sizing 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 W510 vs Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the W510 compared to the W560.

Sony W510 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W510 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W510 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W510 and W560.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W560 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Sony W510 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W510 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W510
Portrait photography with Sony W560
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W510
Street photography with Sony W560
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W510 Sports photography highlights
Sony W560 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W510
Travel photography with Sony W560
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W510 Vlogging details
Sony W560 Vlogging details
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Sony W510 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W510 and Sony W560
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.30 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 119 grams (0.26 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 shooting
Storage type 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 One One
Pricing at launch $99 $139