Sony A560 vs Sony TX5

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sony A560 and Sony TX5, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the A560 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the A560 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The A560 was unveiled 7 months later than the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A560 grades vs the TX5 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-TX5. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A560 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A560 has got physical dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Sony A560 and Sony TX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the A560 against the TX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A560 and TX5 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A560 and TX5.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A560 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony A560 will provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern A560 will have an edge in sensor tech.