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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W560

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX200
  • Later Model is Samsung NX300
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W560 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX210 vs Sony W560, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and W560 (14MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX210 was manufactured 20 months later than the W560 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX210 grades vs the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony W560

 NX210 W560 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung NX210

 W560 NX210 

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony W560

 NX210 W560 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX210 enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX210 vs the W560.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and W560 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and W560.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX210 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX210 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer NX210 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography features
Sony W560 Street photography features
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX210
Sports photography with Sony W560
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography features
Sony W560 Landscape photography features
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
42
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
34
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony W560
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX210 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-14 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $625 $139