Canon 1D MIII vs Sony A560

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon 1D MIII and Sony A560, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 1D MIII (10MP) and A560 (14MP) and the 1D MIII (APS-H) and A560 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MIII was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A560 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D MIII being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1D MIII grades against the A560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D Mark III and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MIII Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MIII has outside dimensions of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1335 grams (2.94 lbs) and the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1D MIII and Sony A560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 1D MIII compared to the A560.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1D MIII and A560 is 51 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MIII and A560.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MIII having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A560 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 1D MIII is going to be behind in sensor technology.