Sony A380 vs Sony A560

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony A380 vs Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A380 was unveiled 12 months prior to the A560 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A380 grades versus the A560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are available at Sony A380 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A380 enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) and 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 ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A380 against the A560.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A380 and A560 is 68 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A380 and A560.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos although you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged A380 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.