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Sony W550 vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony W550 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Sony W550
(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
  • Announced July 2011
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony W550 vs Sony W560 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony W550 and Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the W550 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W550 was introduced 7 months later than the W560 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the W550 matches up vs the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony W560

 W550 W560 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony W550

 W560 W550 

Common features in the Sony W550 and Sony W560

 W550 W560 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sony W550 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony W550 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the W550 versus the W560.

Sony W550 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W550 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W550 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony W550 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W550 and W560.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of files but you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent W550 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W550 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony W550 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W550 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W550 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W560 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W550 Street photography features
Sony W560 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W550
Sports photography with Sony W560
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W550
Travel photography with Sony W560
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W550 Landscape photography information
Sony W560 Landscape photography information
42
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W550
Vlogging with Sony W560
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Sony W550 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W550 and Sony W560
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-24 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 feature
Type of storage 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 - 1
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