Samsung NX mini vs Sony W370

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung NX mini versus Sony W370, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and W370 (14MP) and the NX mini (1") and W370 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The NX mini was brought out 4 years after the W370 which is a fairly large difference 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 W370 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the NX mini grades against the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini offers external measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX mini compared to the W370.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and W370.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX mini featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX mini will show greater detail having its extra 6.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer NX mini will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.