Sony A560 vs Sony A35
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Sony A560 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched August 2010
- Older Model is Sony A500
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Sony A560 vs Sony A35 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Sony A560 vs Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the A560 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A560 was brought out 13 months before the A35 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the A560 scores against the A35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A560 vs Sony A35 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 & Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A560 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony A35
A560 | A35 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony A560
A35 | A560 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | August 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony A35
A560 | A35 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Sony A560 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A560 features exterior dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Look at the Sony A560 vs Sony A35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the A560 compared to the A35.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A560 and A35 is 64 and 69 respectively.
Sony A560 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A560 and A35.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A35 to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older A560 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony A560 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony SLT-A35 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-08-24 | 2011-09-20 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | 3 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 143 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 599 grams (1.32 lb) | 415 grams (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 70 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 817 | 763 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1050 shots | 440 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Cost at release | $650 | $598 |