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Sony W560 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony W560 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Sony W560
(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
Sony WX70
(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
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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 Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony WX70

 W560 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony W560

 WX70 W560 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W560 and Sony WX70

 W560 WX70 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony W560 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

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

Sony W560 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony W560 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W560 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W560
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W560 Street photography info
Sony WX70 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average in class (114g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W560
Sports photography with Sony WX70
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than average in class (114g)
supports focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W560 Landscape photography features
Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
42
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W560 Vlogging details
Sony WX70 Vlogging details
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony W560 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W560 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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