Sony A560 vs Sony HX300
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Sony A560 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Released August 2010
- Previous Model is Sony A500
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Released February 2013
- Previous Model is Sony HX200V
- New Model is Sony HX400V
Sony A560 vs Sony HX300 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Sony A560 and Sony HX300, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A560 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the A560 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A560 was announced 3 years prior to the HX300 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A560 grades against the HX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A560 vs Sony HX300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are available at Sony A560 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony HX300
A560 | HX300 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony A560
HX300 | A560 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | August 2010 | Newer by 30 months |
Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony HX300
A560 | HX300 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Sony A560 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A560 enjoys exterior 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 HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
Examine the Sony A560 and Sony HX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A560 compared to the HX300.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A560 and HX300 is 64 and 63 respectively.
Sony A560 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A560 and HX300.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A560 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX300 will offer you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged A560 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Sony A560 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-08-24 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 599g (1.32 lbs) | 623g (1.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FM500H | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | - |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Price at release | $650 | $339 |