Samsung NX mini vs Sony W370
93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched March 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W370 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W370 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony W370
NX mini | W370 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | January 2010 | More modern by 52 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung NX mini
W370 | NX mini |
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Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony W370
NX mini | W370 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Samsung NX mini versus Sony W370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W370 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-03-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
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 surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX-M | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.6-5.6 |
Amount of lenses | 2 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 196 gr (0.43 lb) | 179 gr (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | B740 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $530 | $230 |