Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A560

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony A560, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and A560 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX3000 was introduced 3 years after the A560 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX3000 scores against the A560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 has got outside measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony A560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NX3000 versus the A560.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and A560 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX3000 and A560.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung NX3000 to result in more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.