Samsung NX300M vs Sony A560

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX300M and Sony A560, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the NX300M (20MP) and A560 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX300M was brought out 2 years later than the A560 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX300M matches up vs the A560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300M & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX300M Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M features physical dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and 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") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the NX300M against the A560.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and A560 is 86 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX300M and A560.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung NX300M to produce extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent NX300M is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.