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Sony W560 vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony W560 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Sony W560
(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
Sony WX30
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony WX30

 W560 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony W560

 WX30 W560 
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W560 and Sony WX30

 W560 WX30 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony W560 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

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

Sony W560 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony W560 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W560 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W560 Portrait photography info
Sony WX30 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W560 Sports photography information
Sony WX30 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W560 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX30 Landscape photography factors
42
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W560 Vlogging information
Sony WX30 Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Sony W560 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W560 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
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
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