Canon 600D vs Sony A560

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon 600D and Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and A560 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 600D was manufactured 8 months later than the A560 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the 600D matches up against the A560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 600D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 600D Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 600D offers external dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Canon 600D and Sony A560 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 600D vs the A560.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 600D and A560 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 600D and A560.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon 600D to render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher 600D will have an edge in sensor innovation.