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Sony W560 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony W560 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony W560 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Sony W560 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W560 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W560 was introduced around the same time to the WX9 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the W560 scores against the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony WX9

 W560 WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony W560

 WX9 W560 
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony W560 and Sony WX9

 W560 WX9 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sony W560 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony W560 features external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the W560 compared to the WX9.

Sony W560 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W560 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Sony W560 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W560 and WX9.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX9 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Sony W560 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W560 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W560 Sports photography details
Sony WX9 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W560 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX9 Travel photography highlights
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W560 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX9 Landscape photography factors
42
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W560 Vlogging information
Sony WX9 Vlogging information
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony W560 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W560 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN1
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 1 1
Launch price $139 $188