Samsung NX20 vs Sony W560

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung NX20 and Sony W560, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and W560 (14MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX20 was revealed 16 months later than the W560 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX20 scores vs the W560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX20 has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX20 and Sony W560 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the NX20 compared to the W560.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and W560 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and W560.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX20 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX20 will render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger NX20 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.