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Sony A6400 vs Sony W560

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony A6400 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Sony A6400
(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
Sony W560
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony W560

 A6400 W560 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2011Fresher by 98 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony A6400

 W560 A6400 

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony W560

 A6400 W560 
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A6400 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6400 and W560 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
81
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Street photography camera
Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6400 Sports photography factors
Sony W560 Sports photography factors
76
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6400 Travel photography info
Sony W560 Travel photography info
87
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
42
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6400 Vlogging advice
Sony W560 Vlogging advice
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Sony A6400 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony W560
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
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