Sony A560 vs Sony HX7V
64 Imaging
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92 Imaging
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Sony A560 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Announced August 2010
- Older Model is Sony A500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Released July 2011
Sony A560 vs Sony HX7V Overview
Here, we are looking at the Sony A560 vs Sony HX7V, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the A560 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very similar but the A560 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A560 was brought out 10 months earlier than the HX7V so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the A560 matches up against the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A560 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A560 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony HX7V
A560 | HX7V | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony A560
HX7V | A560 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | August 2010 | More recent by 10 months |
Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony HX7V
A560 | HX7V | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Sony A560 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A560 features exterior dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A560 vs Sony HX7V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A560 and the HX7V.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A560 and HX7V is 64 and 92 respectively.
Sony A560 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A560 and HX7V.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A560 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX7V will offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older A560 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony A560 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-08-24 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 599g (1.32 lb) | 208g (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 817 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1050 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Retail cost | $650 | $499 |