Sony W560 vs Sony WX70
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Sony W560 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
Sony W560 vs Sony WX70 Overview
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Sony W560 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony WX70
W560 | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony W560
WX70 | W560 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony W560 and Sony WX70
W560 | WX70 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony W560 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Sony W560 and Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Sony W560 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony W560 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.7 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Clear Photo LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) | 114 grams (0.25 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 Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | 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 | One | One |
Pricing at release | $139 | $242 |