Sony A560 vs Sony A68

Here is a thorough comparison of the Sony A560 vs Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the A560 (14MP) and A68 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The A560 was announced 6 years earlier than the A68 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A560 scores vs the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A560 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sony A560 features physical measurements 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 A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Sony A560 vs Sony A68 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A560 versus the A68.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A560 and A68 is 64 and 64 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A560 and A68.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A68 to offer more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older A560 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.