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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A560

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(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
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
  • Announced August 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A500
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A560 Overview

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).

Photography Glossary

The 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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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony A560

 NX10 A560 

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Samsung NX10

 A560 NX10 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k614kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony A560

 NX10 A560 
AnnouncedApril 2010August 2010Same age
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and A560 is 80 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography info
Sony A560 Portrait photography info
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
72
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography advice
Sony A560 Street photography advice
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499g)
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography details
Sony A560 Sports photography details
52
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (400 shots)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography highlights
Sony A560 Travel photography highlights
63
great battery (400 per charge)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
60
good battery (1,050 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
Landscape photography with Sony A560
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
2 card slots
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging features
Sony A560 Vlogging features
24
supports face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (499g)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony A560
 Samsung NX10Sony 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