Sony A560 vs Sony HX10V

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony A560 versus Sony HX10V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A560 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the A560 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The A560 was released 18 months prior to the HX10V which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A560 matches up against the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A560 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony A560 enjoys outer measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A560 versus Sony HX10V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A560 vs the HX10V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A560 and HX10V is 64 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A560 and HX10V.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A560 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX10V will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A560 is going to be behind in sensor tech.