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Sony A560 vs Sony W350

Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony A560 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A500
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony A560 vs Sony W350 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Sony A560 versus Sony W350, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the A560 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively similar but the A560 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The A560 was revealed 8 months after the W350 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A560 scores vs the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony W350

 A560 W350 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2010Newer by 8 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony A560

 W350 A560 

Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony W350

 A560 W350 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony A560 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A560 provides physical 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 W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Sony A560 versus Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A560 versus the W350.

Sony A560 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A560 and W350 is 64 and 97 respectively.

Sony A560 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A560 and W350.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The A560 has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent A560 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A560 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A560 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A560
Portrait photography with Sony W350
72
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A560 Street photography info
Sony W350 Street photography info
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A560 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A560
Travel photography with Sony W350
60
better than average battery pack (1,050 shots)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (1,050 shots)
two card slots
missing Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A560 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Sony A560 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A560 and Sony W350
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-24 2010-01-07
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 15 9
Cross focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 599 grams (1.32 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 817 not tested
Other
Battery life 1050 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Retail cost $650 $200