Samsung NX100 vs Sony W230

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX100 vs Sony W230, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and W230 (12MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and W230 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The NX100 was revealed 20 months later than the W230 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX100 matches up versus the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX100 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX100 vs Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the NX100 against the W230.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX100 and W230 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and W230.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX100 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX100 will produce greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern NX100 provides a benefit in sensor tech.