Canon SL2 vs Sony W560

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon SL2 vs Sony W560, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and W560 (14MP) and the SL2 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL2 was introduced 6 years later than the W560 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SL2 grades vs the W560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SL2 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SL2 provides outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SL2 vs the W560.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and W560 is 71 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and W560.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL2 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon SL2 will give more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SL2 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.