Sony W560 vs Sony W610

The following is a complete overview of the Sony W560 versus Sony W610, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W560 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W560 was introduced 12 months before the W610 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the W560 matches up vs the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are available at Sony W560 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony W560 has got physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W560 versus Sony W610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the W560 vs the W610.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W560 and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W560 and W610.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged W560 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.