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Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A500
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Replaced the Sony RX100
  • Updated by Sony RX100 III
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Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 II, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the A560 (14MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the A560 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") possess different sensor size.

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The A560 was brought out 3 years earlier than the RX100 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A560 matches up versus the RX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony RX100 II

 A560 RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony A560

 RX100 II A560 
RevealedJune 2013August 2010Newer by 34 months
Display resolution1229k922kSharper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony RX100 II

 A560 RX100 II 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A560 offers external measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A560 and the RX100 II.

Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A560 and RX100 II is 64 and 89 respectively.

Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A560 and RX100 II.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A560 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony RX100 II will result in greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged A560 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A560
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 II
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
70
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A560 Street photography advice
Sony RX100 II Street photography advice
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A560 Sports photography information
Sony RX100 II Sports photography information
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A560
Travel photography with Sony RX100 II
60
good battery (1,050 per charge)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
80
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (281g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A560 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography details
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
two card slots
does not have Time Lapse recording
74
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A560 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 II as a Vlogging camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
37
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (281 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A560 and Sony RX100 II
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Class Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-24 2013-06-27
Physical type Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 25
Cross type focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-100mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 599g (1.32 lbs) 281g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 70 67
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.4
DXO Low light rating 817 483
Other
Battery life 1050 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual One
Launch pricing $650 $598