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Sony A560 vs Sony QX1

Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
48
Overall
56

Sony A560 vs Sony QX1 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
  • Superseded the Sony A500
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Released September 2014
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Sony A560 vs Sony QX1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony A560 vs Sony QX1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style and both are built by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the A560 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A560 was brought out 5 years before the QX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the A560 matches up versus the QX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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