Samsung NX2000 vs Sony W560

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W560, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NX2000 (20MP) and W560 (14MP) and the NX2000 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The NX2000 was launched 2 years after the W560 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX2000 matches up against the W560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX2000 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX2000 and Sony W560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NX2000 and the W560.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and W560 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and W560.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX2000 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX2000 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern NX2000 provides a benefit in sensor tech.