Sony A560 vs Sony WX1

Below, we are contrasting the Sony A560 and Sony WX1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A560 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the A560 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The A560 was released 13 months later than the WX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A560 scores vs the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A560 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A560 enjoys physical dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Sony A560 and Sony WX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A560 vs the WX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A560 and WX1 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A560 and WX1.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A560 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A560 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A560 will have a benefit in sensor tech.