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Sony A560 vs Sony QX30

Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Sony A560 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Succeeded the Sony A500
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Sony A560 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony A560 and Sony QX30, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Lens-style and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A560 (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the A560 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The A560 was revealed 5 years prior to the QX30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A560 grades against the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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