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Sony A560 vs Sony W830

Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony A560 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A500
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Sony A560 vs Sony W830 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Sony A560 versus Sony W830, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A560 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) and the A560 (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The A560 was brought out 4 years earlier than the W830 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A560 matches up versus the W830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony W830

 A560 W830 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony A560

 W830 A560 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2010Newer by 41 months

Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony W830

 A560 W830 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sony A560 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A560 features physical 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 W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony A560 versus Sony W830 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A560 vs the W830.

Sony A560 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A560 and W830 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Sony A560 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A560 and W830.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A560 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W830 will provide greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged A560 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A560 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A560 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A560 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A560 as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A560 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,050 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A560 Travel photography information
Sony W830 Travel photography information
60
better than average battery (1,050 per charge)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
67
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A560 Landscape photography advice
Sony W830 Landscape photography advice
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,050 shots)
has dual storage slots
does not have Timelapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A560 Vlogging details
Sony W830 Vlogging details
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Sony A560 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A560 and Sony W830
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-24 2014-01-07
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 surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 599 gr (1.32 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 817 not tested
Other
Battery life 1050 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Two 1
Cost at launch $650 $128