Sony A560 vs Sony A580

The following is a in-depth review of the Sony A560 and Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A560 (14MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The A560 was released 9 months earlier than the A580 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the A560 matches up vs the A580 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The complete galleries are available at Sony A560 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A560 provides outer measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A560 versus the A580.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A560 and A580 is 64 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A560 and A580.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A580 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A560 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.