Sony a5100 vs Sony W560
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Sony a5100 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Introduced August 2014
- Succeeded the Sony a5000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
Sony a5100 vs Sony W560 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Sony a5100 vs Sony W560, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the a5100 (24MP) and W560 (14MP) and the a5100 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe a5100 was manufactured 3 years after the W560 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the a5100 grades vs the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony a5100 vs Sony W560 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a5100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are provided at Sony a5100 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Sony W560
a5100 | W560 | |||
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Revealed | August 2014 | January 2011 | More modern by 44 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony a5100
W560 | a5100 |
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Common features in the Sony a5100 and Sony W560
a5100 | W560 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony a5100 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony a5100 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony a5100 vs Sony W560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the a5100 against the W560.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the a5100 and W560 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony a5100 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the a5100 and W560.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The a5100 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony a5100 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern a5100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony a5100 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony a5100 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Sony Alpha a5100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a5100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-08-17 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 24 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 179 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 283 gr (0.62 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1347 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $448 | $139 |