Sony A560 vs Sony HX300

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.