Samsung NX5 vs Sony W560

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

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).

See the Samsung NX5 vs Sony W560 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.