Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX10

Below is a extensive review of the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy NX was announced 2 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Galaxy NX grades vs the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys outer measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy NX and the WX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and WX10 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and WX10.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy NX should have an edge in sensor innovation.