Sony W560 vs Sony WX80

Following is a extended analysis of the Sony W560 and Sony WX80, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W560 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W560 was revealed 24 months earlier than the WX80 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the W560 grades versus the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are provided at Sony W560 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony W560 features external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the W560 vs the WX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W560 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W560 and WX80.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX80 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged W560 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.