Sony A560 vs Sony TX7

Below is a extensive comparison of the Sony A560 vs Sony TX7, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A560 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the A560 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.

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The A560 was announced 8 months later than the TX7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the A560 scores against the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A560 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony A560 offers exterior 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) and the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A560 vs Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the A560 and the TX7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A560 and TX7 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A560 and TX7.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A560 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony A560 will show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A560 should have an edge in sensor innovation.