Canon 350D vs Sony A560

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon 350D and Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and A560 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 350D was released 6 years before the A560 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 350D scores vs the A560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 350D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 350D Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 350D features outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 350D compared to the A560.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 350D and A560 is 70 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 350D and A560.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A560 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 350D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.