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Sony W530 vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony W530 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched 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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony W530 vs Sony W560 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony W530 and Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the W530 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W530 was brought out very close to the W560 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the W530 grades versus the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony W560

 W530 W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony W530

 W560 W530 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony W530 and Sony W560

 W530 W560 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sony W530 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony W530 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and 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 ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the W530 vs the W560.

Sony W530 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W530 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W530 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony W530 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W530 and W560.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Sony W530 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony W530 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W530 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W530 Portrait photography factors
Sony W560 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W530 as a Street photography camera
Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W560 as a Sports photography camera
26
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W530 Travel photography advice
Sony W560 Travel photography advice
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W530
Landscape photography with Sony W560
33
rather wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W530
Vlogging with Sony W560
26
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony W530 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W530 and Sony W560
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media 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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $269 $139