Sony A560 vs Sony HX9V

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony A560 vs Sony HX9V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A560 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively well matched but the A560 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The A560 was revealed 10 months earlier than the HX9V which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A560 scores vs the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Sony A560 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A560 has got 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 HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A560 vs Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A560 vs the HX9V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A560 and HX9V is 64 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A560 and HX9V.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A560 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX9V will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A560 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.