Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W360 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W85

A side-by-side look at the details that change the buying decision, from storage and batteries to lens reach and pocketability.

At a glance

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W360 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W85 verified camera data
Specification	DSC-W360	DSC-W85
Release year	2010	2008
Megapixels	14.1 MP effective	7.2 MP effective
Sensor	1/2.3-inch CCD	1/2.5-inch Super HAD CCD
Lens	26-130mm equivalent, 5x optical zoom	Carl Zeiss 5.8-17.4mm f/2.8-5.2, 35-105mm equivalent, 3x zoom
Memory card	SD / SDHC or Memory Stick Duo / PRO Duo	Memory Stick Duo / PRO Duo
Maximum card	Up to 32GB (SDHC)	Up to 16GB (Memory Stick PRO Duo)
Battery	NP-BN1	NP-BG1 Lithium Ion
Dimensions	Approx. 95 × 55 × 20 mm	91 × 58 × 23 mm
Weight	109 g	124 g

Which one should you choose?

Choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W360 if 5x zoom, SD support, and a 109 g body suit travel.

Choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W85 if the 7.2 MP CCD, Carl Zeiss lens, and NP-BG1 setup are worth giving up reach.

The W360 is the slimmer later utility camera; the W85 is the older CCD lens-character choice.

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