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Sony W560 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony W560 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Sony W560 vs Sony WX80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony WX80

 W560 WX80 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony W560

 WX80 W560 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Sony W560 and Sony WX80

 W560 WX80 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sony W560 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Sony W560 and Sony WX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony W560 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

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

Sony W560 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony W560 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W560 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W560 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX80 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than average (124g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W560
Sports photography with Sony WX80
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W560 Travel photography factors
Sony WX80 Travel photography factors
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than average (124g)
has focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W560 Landscape photography info
Sony WX80 Landscape photography info
42
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W560 Vlogging features
Sony WX80 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Sony W560 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W560 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type 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
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Clear Photo LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photos
Type 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 recording
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
Card slots Single Single
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