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Sony A560 vs Sony A55

Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
80
Overall
65

Sony A560 vs Sony A55 Key Specs

Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase 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 A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Refreshed by Sony A57
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Sony A560 vs Sony A55 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Sony A560 versus Sony A55, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the A560 (14MP) and the A55 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The A560 was unveiled within a month of the A55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A560 grades vs the A55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony A55

 A560 A55 
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Sony A560

 A55 A560 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony A55

 A560 A55 
ReleasedAugust 2010August 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sony A560 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A560 comes with exterior dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A560 vs the A55.

Sony A560 vs Sony A55 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A560 and A55 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Sony A560 vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A560 and A55.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A55 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Sony A560 vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A560 vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A560 Portrait photography info
Sony A55 Portrait photography info
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A560 Street photography information
Sony A55 Street photography information
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A560
Sports photography with Sony A55
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (1,050 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (380 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A560 Travel photography info
Sony A55 Travel photography info
60
good battery life (1,050 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (380 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A560 Landscape photography information
Sony A55 Landscape photography information
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (1,050 CIPA)
2 card slots
does not have Timelapse function
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (380 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A560 Vlogging info
Sony A55 Vlogging info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
78
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
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Sony A560 vs Sony A55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A560 and Sony A55
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560Sony SLT-A55
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 Sony SLT-A55
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-08-24 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 15
Cross type focus points 3 3
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 599 gr (1.32 lb) 500 gr (1.10 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 73
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.4
DXO Low light rating 817 816
Other
Battery life 1050 images 380 images
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)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two Single
Pricing at release $650 $800