Sony A200 vs Sony A560

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony A200 vs Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and A560 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A200 was revealed 3 years before the A560 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the A200 grades versus the A560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are available at Sony A200 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A200 provides outer dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A200 vs Sony A560 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A200 against the A560.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A200 and A560 is 66 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A200 and A560.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A560 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged A200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.