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Sony A560 vs Sony W650

Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Sony A560 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Older Model is Sony A500
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony A560 vs Sony W650 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony W650

 A560 W650 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony A560

 W650 A560 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2010Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony W650

 A560 W650 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Sony A560 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A560 vs Sony W650 size comparison

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

Sony A560 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A560 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A560 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A560 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A560 Street photography features
Sony W650 Street photography features
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A560
Sports photography with Sony W650
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A560 Travel photography advice
Sony W650 Travel photography advice
60
better than average battery pack (1,050 shots)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (124g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A560 Landscape photography information
Sony W650 Landscape photography information
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A560 Vlogging factors
Sony W650 Vlogging factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Sony A560 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A560 and Sony W650
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-24 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface 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
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
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 rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 599g (1.32 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Physical 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 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two Single
Cost at launch $650 $140