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Sony A560 vs Sony W560

Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony A560 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sony A500
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony A560 vs Sony W560 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony A560 versus Sony W560, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the A560 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty similar but the A560 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The A560 was released 4 months prior to the W560 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A560 matches up versus the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony W560

 A560 W560 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony A560

 W560 A560 

Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony W560

 A560 W560 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2011Similar generation
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sony A560 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A560 enjoys 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 W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Sony A560 versus Sony W560 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A560 and the W560.

Sony A560 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A560 and W560 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Sony A560 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A560 and W560.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The A560 features the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler.

Sony A560 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A560 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A560 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A560
Street photography with Sony W560
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A560 Sports photography highlights
Sony W560 Sports photography highlights
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (1,050 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A560 Travel photography details
Sony W560 Travel photography details
60
good battery life (1,050 per charge)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A560 Landscape photography information
Sony W560 Landscape photography information
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (1,050 shots)
two card slots
missing Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A560 Vlogging factors
Sony W560 Vlogging factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony A560 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A560 and Sony W560
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 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 measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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 Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 599g (1.32 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery 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
Type of storage 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 Dual One
Launch price $650 $139