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Sony W560 vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony W560 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Sony W560 vs Sony W710 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Sony W560 vs Sony W710, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the W560 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W560 was launched 24 months earlier than the W710 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the W560 matches up versus the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony W710

 W560 W710 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony W560

 W710 W560 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W560 and Sony W710

 W560 W710 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony W560 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony W560 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Sony W560 vs Sony W710 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the W560 and the W710.

Sony W560 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W560 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W560 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W560 and W710.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W710 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged W560 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony W560 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W560 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W560 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W710 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W560 Street photography factors
Sony W710 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W560 Sports photography details
Sony W710 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W560 Travel photography features
Sony W710 Travel photography features
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competitors (114g)
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
34
decently wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Sony W560 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W560 and Sony W710
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Clear Photo LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 One One
Pricing at launch $139 $90