Sony W550 vs Sony W560

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are provided at Sony W550 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

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).

Compare the Sony W550 and Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.