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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W320

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W320 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W320, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and W320 (14MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy NX was introduced 3 years later than the W320 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Galaxy NX scores vs the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony W320

 Galaxy NX W320 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 42 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 W320 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W320

 Galaxy NX W320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX has got outside dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the W320.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and W320 is 82 and 97 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and W320.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy NX should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography features
Sony W320 Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography factors
Sony W320 Street photography factors
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (495 grams)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography details
Sony W320 Travel photography details
68
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
offers touch focus
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (495 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
66
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography factors
Sony W320 Landscape photography factors
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (440 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging info
Sony W320 Vlogging info
34
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (495g)
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W320
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-06-20 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495g (1.09 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 440 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,300 $269