Canon 100D vs Sony A560

In this article, we are matching up the Canon 100D and Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and A560 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 100D was manufactured 2 years later than the A560 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 100D scores against the A560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 100D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are available at Canon 100D Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 100D has external dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Canon 100D and Sony A560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 100D vs the A560.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 100D and A560 is 73 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 100D and A560.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 100D to render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger 100D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.