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Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Announced August 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sony A500
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced June 2018
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Successor is Sony RX100 VII
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Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 VI, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the A560 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the A560 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The A560 was brought out 8 years prior to the RX100 VI which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A560 matches up vs the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony RX100 VI

 A560 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony A560

 RX100 VI A560 
AnnouncedJune 2018August 2010More modern by 94 months
Screen resolution1229k922kSharper screen (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony RX100 VI

 A560 RX100 VI 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have 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") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A560 versus the RX100 VI.

Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A560 and RX100 VI is 64 and 88 respectively.

Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A560 and RX100 VI.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A560 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will offer you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A560 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A560
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VI
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
66
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sony A560 Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Street photography highlights
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A560 Sports photography features
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography features
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
70
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery power (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A560 Travel photography features
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography features
60
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition in class (301 grams)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
low battery power (240 per charge)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
2 card slots
missing Timelapse recording
65
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A560
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VI
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
77
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (301g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing external microphone jack
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Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A560 and Sony RX100 VI
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Class Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-24 2018-06-05
Body design Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-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
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 315
Cross type focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 599 grams (1.32 lbs) 301 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two One
Launch pricing $650 $1,198