Samsung NX1 vs Sony W730

Below is a complete review of the Samsung NX1 and Sony W730, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and W730 (16MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The NX1 was brought out 21 months later than the W730 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX1 grades versus the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 has external dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1 and Sony W730 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX1 versus the W730.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and W730 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and W730.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher NX1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.