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Sony W560 vs Sony WX150

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony W560 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Sony W560 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony W560 vs Sony WX150, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the W560 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W560 was manufactured 13 months before the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the W560 scores versus the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony WX150

 W560 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony W560

 WX150 W560 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Sony W560 and Sony WX150

 W560 WX150 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony W560 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony W560 comes with exterior 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 WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the W560 and the WX150.

Sony W560 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W560 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony W560 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W560 and WX150.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX150 to render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged W560 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony W560 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W560 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W560 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX150 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W560 Street photography info
Sony WX150 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W560
Sports photography with Sony WX150
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W560
Travel photography with Sony WX150
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W560 Landscape photography details
Sony WX150 Landscape photography details
42
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
46
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W560 Vlogging factors
Sony WX150 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Sony W560 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W560 and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photographs
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 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $139 $300