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Sony W560 vs Sony WX1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sony W560 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Sony W560 vs Sony WX1 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony W560 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the W560 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the W560 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The W560 was introduced 18 months later than the WX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the W560 grades versus the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony WX1

 W560 WX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony W560

 WX1 W560 

Common features in the Sony W560 and Sony WX1

 W560 WX1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony W560 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony W560 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the W560 compared to the WX1.

Sony W560 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the W560 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W560 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W560 and WX1.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The W560 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony W560 will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger W560 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W560 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W560 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W560 Portrait photography details
Sony WX1 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W560 Street photography information
Sony WX1 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W560 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W560
Travel photography with Sony WX1
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (149 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W560
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
42
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W560
Vlogging with Sony WX1
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Sony W560 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W560 and Sony WX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 ID NP-BN1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $139 $149