Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX150
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched April 2010
- Renewed by Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released February 2012
Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX150 Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX150, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the NX10 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe NX10 was announced 23 months before the WX150 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX10 scores versus the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony WX150
NX10 | WX150 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 614k | 461k | Clearer display (+153k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung NX10
WX150 | NX10 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | April 2010 | Newer by 23 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony WX150
NX10 | WX150 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX10 offers exterior dimensions 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 WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX10 and the WX150.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and WX150 is 80 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and WX150.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX10 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX150 will show more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged NX10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-04-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIM Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 614 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 572 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | 240 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $626 | $300 |