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Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 comparison

Head-to-head camera performance analysis

Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
62
87 out of 140
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 wins
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
54
75 out of 140

Quick Spec Comparison

SpecificationSony Alpha DSLR-A560Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
Sensor SizeAPS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
ISO Range100 - 12800200 - 12800
Storage Slots21
Weather SealingYesYes
Lens MountSony/Minolta AlphaSony/Minolta Alpha

Image Quality (DXO Overall)

Sony Alpha DSLR-A560: 7/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A500: 6/10
7
6
7064
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 leads by 1 point

Resolution

Sony Alpha DSLR-A560: 4/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A500: 4/10
4
4
1412

Low Light Performance

Sony Alpha DSLR-A560: 2/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A500: 2/10
2
2
ISO 817ISO 772

Max ISO Score

Sony Alpha DSLR-A560: 6/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A500: 6/10
6
6
ISO 12800ISO 12800

Dynamic Range

Sony Alpha DSLR-A560: 9/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A500: 8/10
9
8
12.3 EV11.6 EV
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 leads by 1 point

Autofocus System

Sony Alpha DSLR-A560: 6/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A500: 5/10
6
5
15 points9 points
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 leads by 1 point

Video Capabilities

Sony Alpha DSLR-A560: 7/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A500: 2/10
7
2
1920 x 1080None
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 leads by 5 points

Burst Speed

Sony Alpha DSLR-A560: 5/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A500: 5/10
5
5
55

Battery Life

Sony Alpha DSLR-A560: 10/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A500: 6/10
10
6
1050520
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 leads by 4 points

Viewfinder Quality

Sony Alpha DSLR-A560: 5/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A500: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder

Portability

Sony Alpha DSLR-A560: 9/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A500: 9/10
9
9
599630

Lens Ecosystem

Sony Alpha DSLR-A560: 6/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A500: 6/10
6
6
143 lenses143 lenses

Value for Money

Sony Alpha DSLR-A560: 10/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A500: 10/10
10
10
$0$0

Durability

Sony Alpha DSLR-A560: 1/10Sony Alpha DSLR-A500: 1/10
1
1
11

Comparison Summary

Categories Won
5
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Tied Categories
9
Equal performance
Categories Won
0
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500