Sony A6400 vs Sony W560
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Sony A6400 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Announced January 2019
(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
- Announced January 2011
Sony A6400 vs Sony W560 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Sony A6400 versus Sony W560, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A6400 (24MP) and W560 (14MP) and the A6400 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A6400 was unveiled 8 years later than the W560 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A6400 grades against the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A6400 vs Sony W560 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a6400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A6400 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony W560
A6400 | W560 | |||
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Announced | January 2019 | January 2011 | Fresher by 98 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony A6400
W560 | A6400 |
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Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony W560
A6400 | W560 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Sony A6400 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A6400 has outer dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A6400 versus Sony W560 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A6400 vs the W560.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6400 and W560 is 83 and 96 respectively.
Sony A6400 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A6400 and W560.
All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A6400 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony A6400 will offer more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer A6400 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Sony A6400 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A6400 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2019-01-15 | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 32000 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, 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 | 403 gr (0.89 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 83 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1431 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $898 | $139 |