Sony W560 vs Sony WX70

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony W560 and Sony WX70, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W560 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W560 was launched 12 months before the WX70 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the W560 scores against the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are available at Sony W560 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony W560 features exterior dimensions 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 WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the W560 versus the WX70.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W560 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W560 and WX70.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX70 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older W560 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.