Pentax S1 vs Sony A560
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Pentax S1 vs Sony A560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released March 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Released August 2010
- Earlier Model is Sony A500
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Here, we are contrasting the Pentax S1 vs Sony A560, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very similar but the S1 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe S1 was manufactured 7 months later than the A560 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S1 matches up vs the A560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Sony A560
| S1 | A560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2011 |  | August 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Pentax S1
| A560 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax S1 and Sony A560
| S1 | A560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Pentax S1 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax S1 comes with external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S1 and the A560.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and A560 is 93 and 64 respectively.
Pentax S1 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and A560.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The S1 contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The more modern S1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax S1 vs Sony A560 Specifications
| Pentax Optio S1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio S1 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2011-03-02 | 2010-08-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 157g (0.35 pounds) | 599g (1.32 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 817 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 shots | 1050 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | Two |
| Price at launch | $174 | $650 |