Samsung NX1 vs Sony W370
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Introduced September 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W370 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung NX1 and Sony W370, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and W370 (14MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX1 was released 4 years after the W370 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NX1 grades vs the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W370 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony W370
NX1 | W370 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 58 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 230k | Clearer screen (+806k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung NX1
W370 | NX1 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony W370
NX1 | W370 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 provides exterior dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst 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).
Compare the Samsung NX1 and Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NX1 vs the W370.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and W370 is 66 and 94 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and W370.
To sum up, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will show more detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-09-15 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 153 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.6-5.6 |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,036 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 15.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 550g (1.21 lb) | 179g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BP1900 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $1,500 | $230 |