Sony A560 vs Sony WX80
64 Imaging
54 Features
78 Overall
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Sony A560 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Old Model is Sony A500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
Sony A560 vs Sony WX80 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Sony A560 vs Sony WX80, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A560 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very similar but the A560 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A560 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WX80 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A560 grades against the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A560 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A560 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony WX80
A560 | WX80 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony A560
WX80 | A560 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | August 2010 | Fresher by 28 months |
Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony WX80
A560 | WX80 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Sony A560 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A560 features 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) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Sony A560 vs Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A560 compared to the WX80.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A560 and WX80 is 64 and 96 respectively.
Sony A560 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A560 and WX80.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A560 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony WX80 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older A560 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony A560 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-08-24 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Cross focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 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 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 pounds) | 124 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shots | 240 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FM500H | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | 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 | Two | One |
Pricing at release | $650 | $276 |