Sony A9 vs Sony A560

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony A9 vs Sony A560, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and A560 (14MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and A560 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The A9 was introduced 6 years after the A560 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A9 grades vs the A560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A9 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A9 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A9 offers outside dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Sony A9 vs Sony A560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A9 and the A560.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A9 and A560 is 65 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A9 and A560.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A9 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A9 will offer extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent A9 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.