Samsung NX10 vs Sony W370

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung NX10 versus Sony W370, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very well matched but the NX10 (APS-C) and W370 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX10 was revealed 3 months later than the W370 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX10 grades vs the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX10 provides outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX10 versus Sony W370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX10 compared to the W370.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and W370 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and W370.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX10 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX10 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively.