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Sony A560 vs Sony W570

Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony A560 vs Sony W570 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
  • Launched August 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A500
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony A560 vs Sony W570 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Sony A560 versus Sony W570, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the A560 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the A560 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The A560 was manufactured 4 months prior to the W570 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A560 matches up versus the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony W570

 A560 W570 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony A560

 W570 A560 

Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony W570

 A560 W570 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2011Same age
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Sony A560 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A560 comes with external dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A560 versus Sony W570 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A560 and the W570.

Sony A560 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A560 and W570 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Sony A560 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A560 and W570.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A560 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W570 will provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively.

Sony A560 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A560 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A560 Portrait photography factors
Sony W570 Portrait photography factors
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A560 Street photography info
Sony W570 Street photography info
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A560 Sports photography info
Sony W570 Sports photography info
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A560 Travel photography factors
Sony W570 Travel photography factors
60
better than average battery (1,050 shots)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,050 shots)
has double storage slots
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A560 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
29
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Sony A560 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A560 and Sony W570
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-24 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 9
Cross type focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings 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 synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 599g (1.32 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery style 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 shooting
Storage type 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
Card slots Two 1
Launch price $650 $159