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Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
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Compare with Sony Alpha DSLR-A500Check price on AmazonSony Alpha DSLR-A500
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Compare with Sony Alpha DSLR-A560Check price on AmazonSony Alpha DSLR-A560
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87 out of 140
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 wins
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
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75 out of 140
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
| ISO Range | 100 - 12800 | 200 - 12800 |
| Storage Slots | 2 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Sony/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
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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
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1
11
Comparison Summary
Categories Won
5
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Tied Categories
9
Equal performance
Categories Won
0
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500