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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A560

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Old Model is Sony A500
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A560 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A560, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and A560 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Galaxy NX was released 2 years after the A560 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy NX grades vs the A560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony A560

 Galaxy NX A560 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2010More modern by 35 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 A560 Galaxy NX 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A560

 Galaxy NX A560 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k922kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX has got physical dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the A560.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A560 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and A560 is 82 and 64 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and A560.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy NX to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Galaxy NX should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography factors
Sony A560 Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
72
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Street photography with Sony A560
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
Sony A560 as a Sports photography camera
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Sony A560 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery (440 CIPA)
features touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (495g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
60
good battery power (1,050 shots)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography information
Sony A560 Landscape photography information
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8")
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (1,050 per charge)
has dual storage slots
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
Vlogging with Sony A560
34
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony A560
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-06-20 2010-08-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 817
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 1050 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at launch $1,300 $650