Samsung NX1 vs Sony W370

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.