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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W370

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(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
Sony W370
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony W370

 NX mini W370 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2010More modern by 52 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung NX mini

 W370 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony W370

 NX mini W370 
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W370 size comparison

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

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography factors
Sony W370 Street photography factors
81
tilting screen
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than others (196 grams)
does not have image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
great battery life (650 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography advice
Sony W370 Travel photography advice
76
great battery life (650 per charge)
lighter than others (196 grams)
features focus by touch
good megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
58
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
Landscape photography with Sony W370
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
great battery life (650 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
37
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
38
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
lighter than others (196 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony W370
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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