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Sony A560 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Sony A560 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sony A500
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A77
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Sony A560 vs Sony A77 II Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sony A560 vs Sony A77 II, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the A560 (14MP) and A77 II (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A560 was unveiled 4 years prior to the A77 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A560 scores against the A77 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Sony A77 II

 A560 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony A560

 A77 II A560 
LaunchedMay 2014August 2010Newer by 45 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A560 and Sony A77 II

 A560 A77 II 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony A560 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A560 offers outside measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A560 vs Sony A77 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A560 versus the A77 II.

Sony A560 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A560 and A77 II is 64 and 62 respectively.

Sony A560 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A560 and A77 II.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A77 II to resolve more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged A560 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A560 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sony A560 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A560 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A560 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Portrait photography camera
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
79
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A560 Street photography info
Sony A77 II Street photography info
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A560 Sports photography highlights
Sony A77 II Sports photography highlights
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (1,050 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (480 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A560 Travel photography advice
Sony A77 II Travel photography advice
60
great battery power (1,050 CIPA)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
64
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (480 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (1,050 shots)
has double storage slots
doesn't have Timelapse recording
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
bad battery pack (480 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A560 Vlogging highlights
Sony A77 II Vlogging highlights
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
77
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
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Sony A560 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A560 and Sony A77 II
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 Sony SLT-A77 II
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-08-24 2014-05-21
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size 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 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 79
Cross type focus points 3 15
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 143 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 599 grams (1.32 lb) 647 grams (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 82
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 13.4
DXO Low light rating 817 1013
Other
Battery life 1050 shots 480 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 One
Launch price $650 $1,198