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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W290

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(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
Sony W290
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony W290

 NX1 W290 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2009Fresher by 68 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Samsung NX1

 W290 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony W290

 NX1 W290 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and W290 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography details
Sony W290 Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1
Street photography with Sony W290
74
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than others (550 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography info
Sony W290 Sports photography info
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count amazing (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography details
Sony W290 Travel photography details
74
lighter than others (550 grams)
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count amazing (28MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W290 as a Landscape photography camera
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count amazing (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
41
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging factors
Sony W290 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
lighter than others (550g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony W290
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
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