Samsung NX10 vs Sony W560

Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung NX10 and Sony W560, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly similar but the NX10 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The NX10 was revealed 9 months before the W560 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the NX10 grades versus the W560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX10 and Sony W560 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NX10 versus the W560.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and W560 is 80 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and W560.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX10 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX10 will offer greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older NX10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.