Samsung NX10 vs Sony A560
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched April 2010
- Newer Model is Samsung NX11
(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
- Announced August 2010
- Previous Model is Sony A500
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Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX10 vs Sony A560, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the A560 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX10 was introduced 4 months before the A560 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the NX10 grades against the A560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX10 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony A560
| NX10 | A560 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Samsung NX10
| A560 | NX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 614k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony A560
| NX10 | A560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2010 |  | August 2010 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Samsung NX10 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX10 vs Sony A560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX10 against the A560.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and A560 is 80 and 64 respectively.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and A560.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung NX10 to produce more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A560 Specifications
| Samsung NX10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung NX10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2010-04-07 | 2010-08-24 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 15 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Total lenses | 32 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 614k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 11.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499 grams (1.10 lbs) | 599 grams (1.32 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 63 | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | 572 | 817 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 pictures | 1050 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Dual |
| Launch price | $626 | $650 |