Samsung NX1000 vs Sony W560

Below, we are looking at the Samsung NX1000 and Sony W560, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and W560 (14MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The NX1000 was revealed 16 months later than the W560 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX1000 scores against the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1000 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX1000 and Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX1000 versus the W560.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1000 and W560 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1000 and W560.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX1000 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX1000 will offer you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX1000 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.