Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX10

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung NX1 versus Sony WX10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The NX1 was launched 3 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX1 scores versus the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 provides exterior 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) and the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX1 versus Sony WX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1 against the WX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and WX10 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and WX10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger NX1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.