Samsung NX mini vs Sony A560

Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX mini and Sony A560, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and A560 (14MP) and the NX mini (1") and A560 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The NX mini was brought out 3 years later than the A560 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NX mini scores against the A560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini offers outside measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX mini and Sony A560 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the NX mini and the A560.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and A560 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and A560.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX mini featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX mini will show greater detail having its extra 6.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern NX mini provides a benefit in sensor tech.