Sony W560 vs Sony WX30

Below, we are reviewing the Sony W560 versus Sony WX30, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the W560 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W560 was brought out 6 months before the WX30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the W560 matches up vs the WX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are available at Sony W560 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony W560 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony W560 versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the W560 against the WX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W560 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W560 and WX30.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX30 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.