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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
63
Features
48
Overall
57

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  • Superseded the Sony A500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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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony QX1

 A560 QX1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution922k0kSharper screen (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony A560

 QX1 A560 
ReleasedSeptember 2014August 2010More modern by 49 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony QX1

 A560 QX1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony A560 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A560 has exterior measurements 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 QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Sony A560 vs Sony QX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A560 against the QX1.

Sony A560 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A560 and QX1 is 64 and 90 respectively.

Sony A560 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A560 and QX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony QX1 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged A560 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A560 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A560 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A560
Portrait photography with Sony QX1
72
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
66
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
manual mode not available
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sony A560 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A560 Sports photography advice
Sony QX1 Sports photography advice
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (1,050 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
56
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A560
Travel photography with Sony QX1
60
great battery life (1,050 per charge)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery power (440 shots)
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (216g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Landscape photography camera
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (1,050 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
missing Timelapse recording
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
screen is small ( inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A560 Vlogging details
Sony QX1 Vlogging details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
32
has touchscreen
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic port
heavier than others (216 grams)
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Sony A560 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A560 and Sony QX1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 Sony Alpha QX1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Lens-style
Introduced 2010-08-24 2014-09-03
Body design Compact SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 25
Cross focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony E
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches -
Screen resolution 922k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 599 gr (1.32 lb) 216 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 817 not tested
Other
Battery life 1050 images 440 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch pricing $650 $500