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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W650

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W650 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W650, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and W650 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and W650 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy NX was revealed 18 months after the W650 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Galaxy NX scores vs the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony W650

 Galaxy NX W650 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2012Newer by 18 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 W650 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W650

 Galaxy NX W650 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with external measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy NX against the W650.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and W650 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and W650.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger Galaxy NX is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography highlights
Sony W650 Portrait photography highlights
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (124g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Sports photography with Sony W650
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography highlights
Sony W650 Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
has touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (495g)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (124g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Landscape photography with Sony W650
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging factors
Sony W650 Vlogging factors
34
has touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495g)
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W650
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-20 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology HD TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,300 $140