Samsung NX30 vs Sony W560

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung NX30 versus Sony W560, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and W560 (14MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The NX30 was manufactured 3 years later than the W560 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX30 scores vs the W560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX30 has outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony W560 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the NX30 versus the W560.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and W560 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and W560.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX30 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX30 will resolve more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX30 should have an advantage in sensor technology.