Samsung NX1 vs Sony W320
66 Imaging
67 Features
90 Overall
76
97 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Released September 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W320 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Samsung NX1 vs Sony W320, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and W320 (14MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and W320 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX1 was released 4 years later than the W320 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX1 scores versus the W320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W320 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony W320
NX1 | W320 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 58 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 230k | Sharper screen (+806k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung NX1
W320 | NX1 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony W320
NX1 | W320 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 comes with outer dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Samsung NX1 vs Sony W320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX1 compared to the W320.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and W320 is 66 and 97 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and W320.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger NX1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-09-15 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 153 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 4cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,036 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 15.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 550 gr (1.21 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 83 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1363 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1900 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $1,500 | $269 |