Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 VI
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78 Overall
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75 Overall
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Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 VI Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are available at Sony A560 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony RX100 VI
A560 | RX100 VI |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony A560
RX100 VI | A560 | |||
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Announced | June 2018 | August 2010 | More modern by 94 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 922k | Sharper screen (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony RX100 VI
A560 | RX100 VI | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
Examine the Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A560 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz X |
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 |