Sony A290 vs Sony A560

In this article, we are matching up the Sony A290 vs Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A290 (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A290 was manufactured 2 months before the A560 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A290 scores vs the A560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A290 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A290 has outside dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A290 compared to the A560.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A290 and A560 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A290 and A560.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.