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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A560

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • Updated by Samsung NX300
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A500
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A560 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung NX210 versus Sony A560, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and A560 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The NX210 was introduced 2 years after the A560 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX210 grades against the A560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony A560

 NX210 A560 
AnnouncedAugust 2012August 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Samsung NX210

 A560 NX210 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k614kClearer display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony A560

 NX210 A560 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 provides physical measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX210 versus Sony A560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NX210 compared to the A560.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and A560 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX210 and A560.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung NX210 to produce extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX210 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A560 Portrait photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography advice
Sony A560 Street photography advice
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A560 as a Sports photography camera
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A560 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
good resolution (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
60
good battery (1,050 per charge)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
2 card slots
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A560 as a Vlogging camera
34
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony A560
 Samsung NX210Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX210 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-08-14 2010-08-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 15 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lb) 599 gr (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 70
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 12.3
DXO Low light rating 719 817
Other
Battery life 330 photos 1050 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One 2
Pricing at launch $625 $650