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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W560

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W560 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX5 vs Sony W560, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX5 (15MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the NX5 (APS-C) and W560 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The NX5 was revealed 7 months earlier than the W560 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX5 matches up versus the W560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sony W560

 NX5 W560 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung NX5

 W560 NX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2010Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sony W560

 NX5 W560 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the NX5 against the W560.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and W560 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and W560.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX5 will give you greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged NX5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W560 Portrait photography highlights
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography info
Sony W560 Street photography info
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography advice
Sony W560 Sports photography advice
52
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery life (400 shots)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography advice
Sony W560 Landscape photography advice
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
24
has face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (499g)
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung NX5 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sony W560
 Samsung NX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-06-01 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $139