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Sony A560 vs Sony WX10

Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony A560 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Succeeded the Sony A500
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony A560 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony A560 vs Sony WX10, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the A560 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the A560 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A560 was launched 4 months before the WX10 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A560 scores versus the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony WX10

 A560 WX10 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony A560

 WX10 A560 

Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony WX10

 A560 WX10 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2011Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sony A560 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A560 has outside measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A560 compared to the WX10.

Sony A560 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A560 and WX10 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Sony A560 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A560 and WX10.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A560 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX10 will show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Sony A560 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A560 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A560 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX10 Portrait photography factors
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A560 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A560 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A560 Travel photography info
Sony WX10 Travel photography info
60
better than average battery power (1,050 CIPA)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (1,050 CIPA)
has double storage slots
lack of Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A560 Vlogging factors
Sony WX10 Vlogging factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Sony A560 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A560 and Sony WX10
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-24 2011-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 9
Cross focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 599 grams (1.32 lbs) 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 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
Storage slots 2 Single
Cost at release $650 $200