Samsung NX1 vs Sony WX80

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung NX1 versus Sony WX80, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX1 was manufactured 21 months later than the WX80 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX1 grades against the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 has outside dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1 against the WX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and WX80 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and WX80.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX1 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer NX1 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.