Clicky

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W380

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W380 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
  • Announced June 2013
Sony W380
(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
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

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 month

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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony W380

 Galaxy NX W380 
RevealedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 42 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 W380 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W380

 Galaxy NX W380 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W380 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography details
Sony W380 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography details
Sony W380 Street photography details
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography features
Sony W380 Sports photography features
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery (440 per charge)
comes with touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (495g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W380 as a Landscape photography camera
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
Sony W380 as a Vlogging camera
34
screen is touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495g)
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W380
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
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