Sony W510 vs Sony W560

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are viewable at Sony W510 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.