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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A560

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX210
  • Later Model is Samsung NX500
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sony A500
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A560 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Samsung NX300 versus Sony A560, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and A560 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The NX300 was launched 3 years later than the A560 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX300 matches up against the A560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sony A560

 NX300 A560 
LaunchedNovember 2013August 2010More recent by 40 months
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Samsung NX300

 A560 NX300 
Display resolution922k768kClearer display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sony A560

 NX300 A560 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300 comes with external measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300 versus Sony A560 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NX300 compared to the A560.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and A560 is 86 and 64 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX300 and A560.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung NX300 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent NX300 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX300
Portrait photography with Sony A560
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
72
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX300
Street photography with Sony A560
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A560 as a Sports photography camera
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery power (1,050 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography advice
Sony A560 Travel photography advice
67
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
60
great battery power (1,050 shots)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (1,050 per charge)
has dual storage slots
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging highlights
Sony A560 Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen enabled
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung NX300 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sony A560
 Samsung NX300Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX300 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-11-24 2010-08-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV 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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 247 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 32 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 768k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 331 gr (0.73 lbs) 599 gr (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 76 70
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 12.3
DXO Low light score 942 817
Other
Battery life 330 shots 1050 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One Two
Price at launch $750 $650