Sony A560 vs Sony W510
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Sony A560 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Announced August 2010
- Superseded the Sony A500
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011
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Lets take a closer look at the Sony A560 vs Sony W510, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A560 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is pretty close but the A560 (APS-C) and W510 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A560 was revealed 4 months earlier than the W510 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the A560 matches up vs the W510 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A560 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony W510
| A560 | W510 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony A560
| W510 | A560 |
|---|
Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony W510
| A560 | W510 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2010 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Sony A560 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A560 features external dimensions 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 W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A560 against the W510.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A560 and W510 is 64 and 96 respectively.
Sony A560 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A560 and W510.
As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A560 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A560 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Sony A560 vs Sony W510 Specifications
| Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-08-24 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Bionz | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | 3 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
| Total lenses | 143 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m | 2.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/160 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 599 grams (1.32 pounds) | 119 grams (0.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 2 | One |
| Launch price | $650 | $99 |
