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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W330

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W330 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W330, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and W330 (14MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and W330 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy NX was revealed 3 years later than the W330 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Galaxy NX grades against the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony W330

 Galaxy NX W330 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 42 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 W330 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W330

 Galaxy NX W330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX provides outside measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy NX against the W330.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and W330 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and W330.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy NX is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography details
Sony W330 Street photography details
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (495g)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography highlights
Sony W330 Travel photography highlights
68
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (495g)
display is not selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography highlights
Sony W330 Landscape photography highlights
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
Vlogging with Sony W330
34
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (495 grams)
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W330
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-20 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $1,300 $170