Samsung NX1 vs Sony W290
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Introduced September 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W290 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Samsung NX1 and Sony W290, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and W290 (12MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and W290 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe NX1 was released 5 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX1 matches up versus the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W290 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony W290
NX1 | W290 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | February 2009 | Fresher by 68 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 230k | Crisper screen (+806k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Samsung NX1
W290 | NX1 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony W290
NX1 | W290 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 provides outside measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX1 and Sony W290 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX1 and the W290.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and W290 is 66 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and W290.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX1 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger NX1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-09-15 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIMe 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 153 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,036k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 15.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.265 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 550g (1.21 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 83 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1363 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1900 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $1,500 | $230 |