Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W560

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W560, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and W560 (14MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The NX3000 was launched 3 years later than the W560 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the NX3000 matches up vs the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX3000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX3000 vs Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX3000 versus the W560.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and W560 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and W560.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX3000 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern NX3000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.