Samsung NX mini vs Sony W380

Below is a extended review of the Samsung NX mini and Sony W380, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and W380 (14MP) and the NX mini (1") and W380 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The NX mini was introduced 4 years later than the W380 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX mini matches up versus the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX mini and Sony W380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX mini compared to the W380.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and W380 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and W380.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX mini having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will give more detail using its extra 6.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX mini will have a benefit in sensor technology.