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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A560

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Succeeded the Sony A500
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A560 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung NX20 versus Sony A560, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and A560 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX20 was brought out 21 months later than the A560 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX20 matches up vs the A560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony A560

 NX20 A560 
IntroducedApril 2012August 2010Fresher by 21 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Samsung NX20

 A560 NX20 
Screen resolution922k614kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony A560

 NX20 A560 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX20 compared to the A560.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and A560 is 83 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and A560.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX20 to provide more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX20 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A560 Portrait photography highlights
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
72
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography features
Sony A560 Street photography features
77
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography details
Sony A560 Sports photography details
61
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX20 Travel photography details
Sony A560 Travel photography details
77
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
60
great battery (1,050 per charge)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography factors
Sony A560 Landscape photography factors
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (1,050 per charge)
2 card slots
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX20
Vlogging with Sony A560
78
screen is selfie friendly
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony A560
 Samsung NX20Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX20 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-04-20 2010-08-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 12.00 m
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 gr (0.75 pounds) 599 gr (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 70
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 12.3
DXO Low light score 785 817
Other
Battery life 360 shots 1050 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $1,100 $650