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Sony W560 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony W560 vs Sony W810 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Sony W560 vs Sony W810 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony W560 vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the W560 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W560 was launched 4 years before the W810 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the W560 matches up against the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony W810

 W560 W810 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony W560

 W810 W560 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Sony W560 and Sony W810

 W560 W810 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sony W560 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony W560 features physical measurements 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 W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Sony W560 vs Sony W810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the W560 and the W810.

Sony W560 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W560 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W560 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W560 and W810.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W810 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older W560 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony W560 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W560 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W560 Portrait photography info
Sony W810 Portrait photography info
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W560 Street photography details
Sony W810 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W560 Sports photography highlights
Sony W810 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W560 Travel photography info
Sony W810 Travel photography info
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W560 Landscape photography info
Sony W810 Landscape photography info
42
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
32
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Sony W560 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W560 and Sony W810
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $139 $100