Sony A560 vs Sony A900
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Sony A560 vs Sony A900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Released August 2010
- Replaced the Sony A500
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Introduced October 2008
- Replacement is Sony A99
Sony A560 vs Sony A900 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Sony A560 and Sony A900, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the A560 (14MP) and A900 (25MP) and the A560 (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A560 was unveiled 23 months later than the A900 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A560 grades against the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A560 vs Sony A900 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The full galleries are available at Sony A560 Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony A900
A560 | A900 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | October 2008 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony A560
A900 | A560 |
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Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony A900
A560 | A900 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 922k | 922k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Sony A560 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A560 provides external dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Look at the Sony A560 and Sony A900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A560 vs the A900.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A560 and A900 is 64 and 54 respectively.
Sony A560 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A560 and A900.
As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A560 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A900 will render greater detail having an extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern A560 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony A560 vs Sony A900 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2010-08-24 | 2008-10-22 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 6048 x 4032 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 143 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 599 grams (1.32 pounds) | 895 grams (1.97 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 70 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 817 | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1050 shots | 880 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Price at release | $650 | $2,736 |