Sony A560 vs Sony TX200V

Let's take a closer look at the Sony A560 versus Sony TX200V, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the A560 (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the A560 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The A560 was announced 17 months earlier than the TX200V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A560 matches up against the TX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A560 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony A560 has got outside measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A560 against the TX200V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A560 and TX200V is 64 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A560 and TX200V.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A560 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony TX200V will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older A560 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.