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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W560

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released December 2010
  • Superseded the Samsung NX10
  • Later Model is Samsung NX20
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W560 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX11 and Sony W560, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the W560 (14MP) is fairly close but the NX11 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX11 was launched very close to the W560 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX11 grades vs the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony W560

 NX11 W560 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung NX11

 W560 NX11 

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony W560

 NX11 W560 
ReleasedDecember 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 has got external 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 dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the NX11 and the W560.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and W560 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and W560.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX11 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX11 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography details
Sony W560 Portrait photography details
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography details
Sony W560 Street photography details
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography details
Sony W560 Sports photography details
52
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography advice
Sony W560 Travel photography advice
63
great battery pack (400 shots)
megapixel count good (15MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging highlights
Sony W560 Vlogging highlights
24
supports face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (499g)
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony W560
 Samsung NX11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2010-12-28 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $626 $139