Sony A560 vs Sony G3

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony A560 versus Sony G3, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the A560 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) and the A560 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The A560 was brought out 20 months after the G3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the A560 grades against the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are available at Sony A560 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A560 provides external dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A560 versus Sony G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A560 and the G3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A560 and G3 is 64 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A560 and G3.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A560 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A560 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A560 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.