Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A560

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A560, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very close but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX270 HS was released 2 years after the A560 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX270 HS matches up versus the A560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX270 HS features outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A560 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX270 HS against the A560.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and A560 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and A560.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX270 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A560 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.