Pentax 645D vs Sony A560

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax 645D vs Sony A560, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and A560 (14MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and A560 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The 645D was released 5 months prior to the A560 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the 645D scores vs the A560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax 645D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax 645D Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax 645D comes with exterior dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) and the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 645D and the A560.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 645D and A560 is 50 and 64 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 645D and A560.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 645D featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax 645D will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.