Sony A99 II vs Sony A560

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony A99 II vs Sony A560, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and A560 (14MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and A560 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A99 II was introduced 6 years after the A560 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A99 II grades versus the A560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A99 II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A99 II Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A99 II comes with outside measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Sony A99 II vs Sony A560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A99 II and the A560.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A99 II and A560 is 57 and 64 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A99 II and A560.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A99 II with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony A99 II will offer you greater detail using its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent A99 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.