Sony A560 vs Sony W650

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony A560 and Sony W650, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A560 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very similar but the A560 (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The A560 was manufactured 16 months prior to the W650 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the A560 grades against the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A560 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A560 has got exterior measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony A560 and Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A560 against the W650.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A560 and W650 is 64 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A560 and W650.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A560 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony W650 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged A560 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.