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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W800

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W800 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 W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W800 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W800, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very similar but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy NX was brought out 7 months earlier than the W800 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Galaxy NX scores versus the W800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony W800

 Galaxy NX W800 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 W800 Galaxy NX 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2013Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W800

 Galaxy NX W800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX provides 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) while the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy NX vs the W800.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and W800 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and W800.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX has got the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler. The more aged Galaxy NX is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography details
Sony W800 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography details
Sony W800 Street photography details
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (495g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography information
Sony W800 Sports photography information
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (440 per charge)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Sony W800 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery life (440 CIPA)
has touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (495g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
70
lighter than others (125g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W800 as a Landscape photography camera
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
41
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
Vlogging with Sony W800
34
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (495g)
33
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others (125g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony W800
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-20 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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 - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-6.4
Amount of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech HD TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Form of battery 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $1,300 $90