Sony A560 vs Sony WX50

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sony A560 versus Sony WX50, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the A560 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the A560 (APS-C) and WX50 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The A560 was brought out 17 months prior to the WX50 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A560 scores vs the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A560 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony A560 enjoys outside dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A560 versus the WX50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A560 and WX50 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A560 and WX50.

As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A560 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX50 will show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged A560 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.