Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W380

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony W380, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and W380 (14MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy NX was brought out 3 years later than the W380 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Galaxy NX matches up against the W380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX provides exterior measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony W380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the W380.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and W380 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and W380.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy NX is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.