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Canon SL3 vs Sony A560

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Canon SL3 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Alternative Name is EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Replaced the Canon SL2
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Replaced the Sony A500
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Canon SL3 vs Sony A560 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SL3 vs Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and A560 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The SL3 was manufactured 8 years after the A560 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SL3 scores versus the A560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Sony A560

 SL3 A560 
ReleasedApril 2019August 2010More modern by 106 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Canon SL3

 A560 SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Sony A560

 SL3 A560 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Canon SL3 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SL3 enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Sony A560 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SL3 and the A560.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL3 and A560 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL3 and A560.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SL3 to show extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SL3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography factors
Sony A560 Portrait photography factors
81
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
72
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 Street photography highlights
Sony A560 Street photography highlights
75
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 Sports photography advice
Sony A560 Sports photography advice
70
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (1,070 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A560 as a Travel photography camera
82
better than average battery pack (1,070 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
60
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 Landscape photography information
Sony A560 Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (1,070 per charge)
no image stabilization
73
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
has double storage slots
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 Vlogging factors
Sony A560 Vlogging factors
75
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
no image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon SL3 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Sony A560
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Otherwise known as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2019-04-10 2010-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points 1 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 449 grams (0.99 lbs) 599 grams (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 817
Other
Battery life 1070 images 1050 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 Dual
Launch pricing $599 $650