Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W380
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76 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(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
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W380 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W380 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony W380
Galaxy NX | W380 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 42 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 4.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
W380 | Galaxy NX |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W380
Galaxy NX | W380 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W380 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-06-20 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe IV | Bionz |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 4.8" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | HD TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.80 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 495 grams (1.09 pounds) | 117 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $1,300 | $44 |