Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX1
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76 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
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Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Galaxy NX was manufactured 3 years after the WX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy NX matches up versus the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony WX1
| Galaxy NX | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 48 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display size | 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 WX1 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| WX1 | Galaxy NX |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony WX1
| Galaxy NX | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys outside dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy NX and the WX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and WX1 is 82 and 96 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and WX1.
All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will deliver extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2013-06-20 | 2009-08-06 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DRIMe IV | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Available lenses | 32 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 4.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | HD TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 495 grams (1.09 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical 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 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $1,300 | $149 |