Canon 760D vs Sony A560

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon 760D vs Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and A560 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 760D was unveiled 4 years later than the A560 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 760D scores vs the A560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 760D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are available at Canon 760D Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 760D comes with physical measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 760D and the A560.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 760D and A560 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 760D and A560.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 760D to provide greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher 760D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.