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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W320

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2014
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W320 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Samsung NX mini and Sony W320, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and W320 (14MP) and the NX mini (1") and W320 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The NX mini was brought out 4 years later than the W320 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX mini matches up against the W320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony W320

 NX mini W320 
AnnouncedMarch 2014January 2010Fresher by 52 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung NX mini

 W320 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony W320

 NX mini W320 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini features external measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NX mini against the W320.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and W320 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and W320.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX mini featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX mini will offer greater detail having its extra 6.5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent NX mini provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography highlights
Sony W320 Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography information
Sony W320 Street photography information
81
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography advice
Sony W320 Sports photography advice
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (20.5 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography details
Sony W320 Travel photography details
76
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (196g)
features touch to focus
resolution is good (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
66
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography information
Sony W320 Landscape photography information
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (20.5MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
38
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lighter than competition in class (196 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony W320
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-03-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Total lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 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 (all 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196 gr (0.43 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 650 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $530 $269