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Sony A560 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony A560 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Sony A560
(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
Sony HX7V
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony HX7V

 A560 HX7V 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony A560

 HX7V A560 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2010More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony HX7V

 A560 HX7V 
Display size3"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).

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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.

Sony A560 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A560 and HX7V is 64 and 92 respectively.

Sony A560 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A560 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A560 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A560 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX7V Portrait photography factors
72
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A560 Street photography highlights
Sony HX7V Street photography highlights
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A560
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A560 Travel photography advice
Sony HX7V Travel photography advice
60
great battery pack (1,050 per charge)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
67
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A560 Landscape photography info
Sony HX7V Landscape photography info
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (1,050 per charge)
2 card slots
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A560 Vlogging info
Sony HX7V Vlogging info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Sony A560 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A560 and Sony HX7V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
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