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Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX1

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Launched September 2014
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX1 and Sony WX1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1 was introduced 5 years after the WX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX1 grades vs the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony WX1

 NX1 WX1 
LaunchedSeptember 2014August 2009More modern by 63 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kSharper display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung NX1

 WX1 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony WX1

 NX1 WX1 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 has outer measurements 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 WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the NX1 and the WX1.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and WX1 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and WX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX1 will give greater detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX1 Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography details
Sony WX1 Street photography details
74
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than average (550g)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography factors
Sony WX1 Travel photography factors
74
lighter than average (550g)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
56
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography info
Sony WX1 Landscape photography info
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
fantastic megapixels (28MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1
Vlogging with Sony WX1
34
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
lighter than average (550 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony WX1
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2014-09-15 2009-08-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe 5 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6480 x 4320 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 209 9
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 15.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format H.265 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,500 $149