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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A560

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65
Samsung NX2000 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A500
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A560 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A560, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and A560 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NX2000 was launched 3 years after the A560 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX2000 grades vs the A560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Sony A560

 NX2000 A560 
IntroducedNovember 2013August 2010Newer by 40 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k922kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Samsung NX2000

 A560 NX2000 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung NX2000 and Sony A560

 NX2000 A560 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX2000 comes with outside measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NX2000 versus the A560.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and A560 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and A560.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX2000 to render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher NX2000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography advice
Sony A560 Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
Sony A560 as a Street photography camera
77
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A560 as a Sports photography camera
61
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Travel photography factors
Sony A560 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than competition in class (228g)
features touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
60
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography information
Sony A560 Landscape photography information
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
2 card slots
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
Vlogging with Sony A560
35
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (228 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic port
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Samsung NX2000 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX2000 and Sony A560
 Samsung NX2000Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX2000 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-11-30 2010-08-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 21 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.7" 3"
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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 228 grams (0.50 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 70
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.3
DXO Low light score 908 817
Other
Battery life 340 photos 1050 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Dual
Price at release $599 $650