Samsung NX1 vs Sony W380
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony W380 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony W380
NX1 | W380 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | January 2010 | Fresher by 58 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Crisper display (+806k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung NX1
W380 | NX1 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony W380
NX1 | W380 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Samsung NX1 versus Sony W380 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and W380 is 66 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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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 |