Sony A560 vs Sony NEX-6

Its time to look more closely at the Sony A560 and Sony NEX-6, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the A560 (14MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The A560 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the NEX-6 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A560 grades versus the NEX-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are available at Sony A560 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A560 provides 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) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A560 versus the NEX-6.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A560 and NEX-6 is 64 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A560 and NEX-6.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony NEX-6 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A560 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.