Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W320

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

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.

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

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.