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Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-5

Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55

Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs

Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Old Model is Sony A500
Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5N
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Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony A560 and Sony NEX-5, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the A560 (14MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A560 was unveiled 3 months later than the NEX-5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A560 grades vs the NEX-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony NEX-5

 A560 NEX-5 
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony A560

 NEX-5 A560 

Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony NEX-5

 A560 NEX-5 
RevealedAugust 2010June 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A560 comes with external measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A560 against the NEX-5.

Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A560 and NEX-5 is 64 and 89 respectively.

Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-5 top view buttons comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A560 and NEX-5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of images although you really should take the release date of the products into consideration.

Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-5 sensor size comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A560 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography info
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
72
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A560
Street photography with Sony NEX-5
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sony A560 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-5 Sports photography information
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery power (1,050 shots)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
52
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A560 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-5 Travel photography features
60
good battery power (1,050 per charge)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
59
decent megapixels (14MP)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5 as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (1,050 per charge)
has double storage slots
missing Timelapse mode
68
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A560 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-5 Vlogging details
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
28
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A560 and Sony NEX-5
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560Sony Alpha NEX-5
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 Sony Alpha NEX-5
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-08-24 2010-06-07
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 25
Cross focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Number of lenses 143 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 12.00 m
Flash modes 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 599 grams (1.32 pounds) 287 grams (0.63 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 69
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 22.2
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.2
DXO Low light score 817 796
Other
Battery life 1050 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual 1
Launch pricing $650 $599