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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W380

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Announced September 2014
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W380 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Samsung NX1 versus Sony W380, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and W380 (14MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and W380 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1 was unveiled 4 years later than the W380 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX1 matches up vs the W380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony W380

 NX1 W380 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2010Fresher by 58 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung NX1

 W380 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony W380

 NX1 W380 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 has got exterior measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX1 versus the W380.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and W380 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and W380.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX1 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will give extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography details
Sony W380 Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
high megapixels (28MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography details
Sony W380 Street photography details
74
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than others (550 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography highlights
Sony W380 Sports photography highlights
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1
Travel photography with Sony W380
74
lighter than others (550 grams)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
high megapixels (28MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography factors
Sony W380 Landscape photography factors
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
high megapixels (28 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
37
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging information
Sony W380 Vlogging information
34
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
lighter than others (550g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony W380
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2014-09-15 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe 5 Bionz
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6480 x 4320 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 209 9
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,036k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 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) 4.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1900 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,500 $44