Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W290

Here is a detailed review of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony W290, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and W290 (12MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy NX was introduced 4 years later than the W290 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Galaxy NX grades against the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX features outer measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony W290 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the W290.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and W290 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and W290.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Galaxy NX provides a benefit in sensor innovation.