Sony W560 vs Sony W810

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are available at Sony W560 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.