Sony W560 vs Sony WX30
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Sony W560 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched July 2011
Sony W560 vs Sony WX30 Overview
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony W560 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony WX30
W560 | WX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony W560
WX30 | W560 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony W560 and Sony WX30
W560 | WX30 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony W560 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony W560 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony W560 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2011-07-25 |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.7 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Clear Photo LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 250 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $139 | $259 |