Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched August 2010
- Replaced the Sony A500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Later Model is Sony NEX-5T
Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-5R, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A560 (14MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A560 was launched 24 months prior to the NEX-5R which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A560 scores versus the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A560 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony NEX-5R
A560 | NEX-5R | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Clearer screen (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony A560
NEX-5R | A560 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | August 2010 | Newer by 24 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony NEX-5R
A560 | NEX-5R | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A560 features outer dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Look at the Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A560 against the NEX-5R.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A560 and NEX-5R is 64 and 89 respectively.
Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A560 and NEX-5R.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony NEX-5R to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged A560 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-08-24 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 99 |
Cross focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony E |
Total lenses | 143 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 599 grams (1.32 lb) | 276 grams (0.61 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | 817 | 910 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1050 pictures | 330 pictures |
Style 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 | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Price at release | $650 | $750 |