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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W370

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W370 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W370, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and W370 (14MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy NX was introduced 3 years after the W370 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Galaxy NX scores vs the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony W370

 Galaxy NX W370 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 W370 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W370

 Galaxy NX W370 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers external 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 W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy NX against the W370.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and W370 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and W370.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy NX is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography advice
Sony W370 Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography features
Sony W370 Street photography features
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (495 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Travel photography with Sony W370
68
good battery pack (440 shots)
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (495g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
58
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (440 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
37
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging details
Sony W370 Vlogging details
34
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (495g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W370
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-20 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.6-5.6
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 gr (1.09 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,300 $230