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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W330

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched March 2014
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W330 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung NX mini and Sony W330, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and W330 (14MP) and the NX mini (1") and W330 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was launched 4 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the NX mini grades vs the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony W330

 NX mini W330 
LaunchedMarch 2014January 2010Fresher by 52 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung NX mini

 W330 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony W330

 NX mini W330 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini features outside dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and W330 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and W330.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX mini featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer NX mini will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography factors
Sony W330 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX mini
Street photography with Sony W330
81
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than competition (196g)
does not have image stabilization
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography factors
Sony W330 Sports photography factors
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
good battery life (650 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14MP)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
Travel photography with Sony W330
76
good battery life (650 per charge)
lighter than competition (196 grams)
features touch focus
good megapixels (20.5MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography details
Sony W330 Landscape photography details
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (650 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
Vlogging with Sony W330
38
touch screen
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
lighter than competition (196g)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony W330
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2014-03-19 2010-01-07
Body design 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196 gr (0.43 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 650 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $530 $170