Samsung NX mini vs Sony W560

Following is a detailed review of the Samsung NX mini versus Sony W560, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and W560 (14MP) and the NX mini (1") and W560 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The NX mini was brought out 3 years after the W560 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX mini matches up vs the W560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini has got external dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 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).

Check the Samsung NX mini versus Sony W560 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX mini and the W560.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and W560 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and W560.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX mini due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX mini will render extra detail having its extra 6.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher NX mini provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.