Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-5T

Below, we are analyzing the Sony A560 versus Sony NEX-5T, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the A560 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A560 was manufactured 4 years before the NEX-5T which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A560 matches up vs the NEX-5T when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A560 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A560 comes with physical 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 NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A560 against the NEX-5T.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A560 and NEX-5T is 64 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A560 and NEX-5T.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-5T to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A560 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.